The nameCharbel
Charbel is a Lebanese name, closely tied to a much loved Maronite saint.
- Boy's name
- Aramaic
- Feast day
Meaning
Charbel is an Aramaic name, often explained as "story of God".
Origin
Aramaic.
History
Saint Charbel Makhlouf, a Lebanese monk, was canonised in 1977. In England and Wales Charbel reached 1821st place in 1998.
Famous people named Charbel
- Charbel Makhlouf, saint
Popularity of the name Charbel
Charbel in the United States
Charbel was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 346 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Charbel. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Charbel in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 28 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Charbel
Names from the same generation as Charbel, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Charbel mean?
Charbel is an Aramaic name, often explained as "story of God".
What is the origin of the name Charbel?
Aramaic.
Is Charbel a girl's or a boy's name?
Charbel is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Charbel?
In 2024, Charbel was the 4159th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 26 births.
What are good sibling names for Charbel?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Gertrude, Elya, Aurielle and Zina for a sister, Barnabas, Mathis, Abdel and Selim for a brother.
Who are famous people named Charbel?
Charbel Makhlouf, saint.