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Revel

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Pronounced REH-vel /ˈrɛv.əl/High

Meaning: From the English word revel, 'to revel; merrymaking; festivity; joyous celebration' (also an English surname); used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: To revel; merrymaking: Revel is an English word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word revel, 'to revel; merrymaking; festivity; joyous celebration' (also an English surname); used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7853 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 137

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319332024

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

Revel comes from the English word revel, 'to revel; merrymaking; festivity; joyous celebration' (also an English surname; a word-name; we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'REH-vel').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, merrymaking at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Revel means 'to revel; merrymaking; festivity' — a crisp, modern word-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the word-name; said 'REH-vel').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Revel — word-name; unisex

Variations

ReveleRevell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Revel mean?

Revel is an English word-name — 'to revel; merrymaking; festivity'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Revel?

It's said REH-vel /ˈrɛv.əl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Revel a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Revel?

Revel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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