The nameWael
Wael is an Arabic name of refuge.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Wael comes from the Arabic wa'il, "one who seeks refuge".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Wael reached 2266th place in 2019.
Popularity of the name Wael
Wael in the United States
Wael was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 153 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Wael. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Wael in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Wael in France
Wael was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,460 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Wael. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Wael 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 falling: 269 births a year on average, against 317 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Wael
Names from the same generation as Wael, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wael mean?
Wael comes from the Arabic wa'il, "one who seeks refuge".
What is the origin of the name Wael?
Arabic.
Is Wael a girl's or a boy's name?
Wael is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Wael?
In 2024, Wael was the 4880th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 20 births.
What are good sibling names for Wael?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Siham, Israa, Hajar and Safia for a sister, Moussa, Salim, Marwan and Habib for a brother.