Arvel
Arvel is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Eagle friend, weeping, or eminent.
Origin and history
Arvel is an uncommon English masculine name historically derived from a surname or related to the Welsh name Arwel. It experienced modest usage in the United States throughout the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare in modern birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,202 babies in the United States have been named Arvel since 1880. It ranks #2753 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (24.7 %)
- TX (22.5 %)
- OK (14.1 %)
- AR (11.6 %)
- TN (9.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 20 |
| 1900-1910 | 66 |
| 1910-1920 | 433 |
| 1920-1930 | 591 |
| 1930-1940 | 401 |
| 1940-1950 | 291 |
| 1950-1960 | 158 |
| 1960-1970 | 127 |
| 1970-1980 | 84 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Arvel
- Arvel Grace: baseball player
Fun facts
- Arvel saw its highest usage in the U.S. during the 1910s and 1920s.
- It is closely linked to the Welsh given name Arwel, which means 'eminent' or 'prominent'.