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Charbel

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Pronounced SHAR-bel /ΛˆΚƒΙ‘r.bΙ›l/Medium

Meaning: From Aramaic/Syriac, glossed 'story/story of God' β€” borne by St. Charbel, the beloved Lebanese saintLow

In 30 seconds: A beloved saint's name: Charbel honors St. Charbel, the revered Lebanese monk and miracle-worker β€” glossed 'story of God'. Devout, warm, and storied.
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Origin MediumAramaic, Syriac
MeaningFrom Aramaic/Syriac, glossed 'story/story of God' β€” borne by St. Charbel, the beloved Lebanese saint
U.S. rank (2025)#3325 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births35 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 701

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201919882025

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

Charbel comes from Aramaic/Syriac, often glossed 'story of God' (the precise root is debated, which we note). It's forever linked to St. Charbel Makhlouf (1828–1898), the beloved Lebanese monk and miracle-worker.

In the U.S. it appears in Lebanese families. Rare, story-of-God at the (traditional) root, and devout.

Did you know? St. Charbel Makhlouf, a 19th-century Lebanese monk, is one of the most venerated saints in the Maronite Church β€” his name is cherished across Lebanon.
Overall data confidence 70%
References β€” St. Charbel β€” root debated

Variations

SharbelCharbal

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…St. Charbel Makhlouf (1828–1898)
    Revered Lebanese Maronite saint.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charbel mean?

Charbel is glossed 'story of God' and honors St. Charbel, the Lebanese saint; the root is debated, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Charbel?

It's said SHAR-bel /ΛˆΚƒΙ‘r.bΙ›l/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Charbel a boy or girl name?

Charbel is a boy's name.

How popular is Charbel?

Charbel is a rare name in the U.S.

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