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Chapel Pronunciation

Chapel is 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 (2024)#4577 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Chapel?

Chapel is pronounced CHAP-əl (/ˈtʃæp.əl/). Press play above to hear Chapel said aloud.

How do you say Chapel?

Chapel is said CHAP-əl (/ˈtʃæp.əl/). Press play above to hear Chapel said aloud.

What does the name Chapel mean?

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

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.