The nameFaël

Faël is a recent French boy's name.

Meaning

It has no established meaning; it is close to Gaël and Raphaël.

Origin

French, a recent creation.

History

In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.

Popularity of the name Faël

Faël in France

941stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (100 births)
790babies named Faël in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Faël was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 335 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Faël. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Faël in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 57 births a year on average, against 40 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Faël mean?

It has no established meaning; it is close to Gaël and Raphaël.

What is the origin of the name Faël?

French, a recent creation.

Is Faël a girl's or a boy's name?

Faël is a boy's name.