The nameAurèle
Aurèle is a French boy's name of Latin origin that evokes gold. It is the name of the philosopher emperor Marcus Aurelius.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Aurèle comes from the Latin Aurelius, linked to aurum, "gold".
Origin
Latin. Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor of the 2nd century, wrote the Meditations.
History
The name has been coming back into fashion in France since the 2000s.
Famous people named Aurèle
- Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor
Popularity of the name Aurèle
Aurèle in France
Aurèle was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 1,215 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Aurèle. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Aurèle in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 209 births a year on average, against 143 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Aurèle in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aurèle mean?
Aurèle comes from the Latin Aurelius, linked to aurum, "gold".
What is the origin of the name Aurèle?
Latin. Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor of the 2nd century, wrote the Meditations.
Is Aurèle a girl's or a boy's name?
Aurèle is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Aurèle?
Variants and related names of Aurèle include Aurélien.
Who are famous people named Aurèle?
Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor.