The nameCamel

Camel is a boy's name of Arabic origin, a French spelling of Kamel.

Meaning

Like Kamel, it comes from the Arabic kamil, "perfect, complete".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.

Popularity of the name Camel

Camel in France

1976peak year (40 births)
815babies named Camel in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Camel was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 300 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Camel. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1976. Half of all babies named Camel in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Camel in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Camel mean?

Like Kamel, it comes from the Arabic kamil, "perfect, complete".

What is the origin of the name Camel?

Arabic.

Is Camel a girl's or a boy's name?

Camel is a boy's name.