Carmel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Garden, a lush and verdant name from the fertile mountainside.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #12231
- Peak
- #950 in 1918
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Carmel Means
Carmel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Garden, a lush and verdant name from the fertile mountainside.
How Popular Carmel Is
Carmel currently ranks #12231 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #950 in 1918. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Carmel
- At its most popular, Carmel reached #950 in the U.S. in 1918.
- Carmel is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Carmel is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
Names Like Carmel
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Carmel
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Carmel.
Questions About Carmel
What does Carmel mean?
Carmel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Garden, a lush and verdant name from the fertile mountainside.
How popular is Carmel?
Carmel currently ranks #12231 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #950 in 1918. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Carmel come from?
Carmel comes from Hebrew roots. At its most popular, Carmel reached #950 in the U.S. in 1918.
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