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Acelin

♂ Boy

Pronounced AS-uh-lin /ˈæs.ə.lɪn/Medium

Meaning: An old French name of Germanic origin, a diminutive form built on the element adal, 'noble' — glossed 'little noble one; of noble birth.' Noted respectfully as a heritage French-Germanic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A courtly, old-world name: Acelin is French-Germanic for 'noble; of noble birth' (said 'AS-uh-lin').
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Origin MediumFrench, Germanic
MeaningAn old French name of Germanic origin, a diminutive form built on the element adal, 'noble' — glossed 'little noble one; of noble birth.' Noted respectfully as a heritage French-Germanic name.
U.S. rank (2025)#9738 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 142

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220062025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Acelin is an old French name of Germanic origin, a diminutive on the element adal, 'noble' — glossed 'little noble one; of noble birth.' It appears in medieval French sources. Noted respectfully (said 'AS-uh-lin').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, courtly, and old-world.

Did you know? Acelin is an old French name of Germanic roots, built on adal, 'noble' — a small, courtly name meaning 'little noble one' (said 'AS-uh-lin').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Acelin — French-Germanic 'noble', from adal

Variations

AncelinAcelynAsselin

Nicknames

AceLin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Acelin mean?

Acelin is a French name of Germanic origin meaning 'noble; of noble birth,' built on the element adal, 'noble.'

How do you pronounce Acelin?

It's said AS-uh-lin /ˈæs.ə.lɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Acelin a boy or girl name?

Acelin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Acelin?

Acelin is rare for boys in the U.S.

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