BoyHebrew origin

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)

1906: #127119061910: #121719101920: #146219201930: #140219301940: #199619401950: #222919501960: #255519601970: #430219701980: #561319801990: #829119902005: #1031520052020: #122312020#1#12231

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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