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Chapel

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHAP-əl /ˈtʃæp.əl/High

Meaning: From the word/surname Chapel — Old French chapele, 'a small church/place of worship' (originally a shrine for St Martin's cloak)Medium

In 30 seconds: Sacred and soft: Chapel is the word-name for a small place of worship. Serene, distinctive, and warm — used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningFrom the word/surname Chapel — Old French chapele, 'a small church/place of worship' (originally a shrine for St Martin's cloak)
U.S. rank (2025)#3457 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births33 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520012025

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

Chapel comes from the word and surname Chapel — Old French chapele, 'a small church or place of worship' (from cappella, the shrine of St Martin's cloak). A serene, distinctive name, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-small-chapel at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Chapel, from Old French chapele ('small church'), comes from the shrine that held St Martin's cloak (cappella) — a serene, distinctive word/surname-name.
Overall data confidence 60%
Oxford English Dictionary — chapel — word origin

Variations

ChappellChapelle

Nicknames

Chap

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chapel mean?

Chapel is the word for 'a small church or place of worship' (Old French chapele).

How do you pronounce Chapel?

It's said CHAP-əl /ˈtʃæp.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chapel a boy or girl name?

Chapel is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Chapel?

Chapel is a rare name in the U.S.

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