The nameArmel
Armel is a French boy's name of Breton origin meaning "bear prince". It is the name of a saint who came from Wales.
- Boy's name
- Breton
- Feast day
Meaning
Armel comes from the Breton Arzhmael, formed from arzh, "bear", and mael, "prince".
Origin
Breton. Saint Armel gave his name to Ploërmel, in the Morbihan.
History
The name has been given steadily in France since the 1970s.
Popularity of the name Armel
Armel in France
Armel was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 1,045 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Armel. Half of all babies named Armel in France were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 110 births a year.
Variants and related names
Armel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Armel mean?
Armel comes from the Breton Arzhmael, formed from arzh, "bear", and mael, "prince".
What is the origin of the name Armel?
Breton. Saint Armel gave his name to Ploërmel, in the Morbihan.
Is Armel a girl's or a boy's name?
Armel is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Armel?
Variants and related names of Armel include Armelle.