Revel

♂ Boy

Pronounced REV-əl /ˈrɛv.əl/High

Meaning: From the word revel — Old French reveler, 'to make merry, celebrate, rejoice'Medium

In 30 seconds: Joyful and bold: Revel is the word-name for merrymaking and celebration. Lively, modern, and one-of-a-kind.

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Origin LowFrench, English

MeaningFrom the word revel — Old French reveler, 'to make merry, celebrate, rejoice'

U.S. rank (2025)#4223 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 word revel — Old French reveler, 'to make merry, celebrate, rejoice'. A lively, distinctive word-name about joy and festivity, used for both sexes, here for boys.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, to-celebrate at the root, and lively.

Did you know? Revel, from Old French reveler ('to make merry'), means joyful celebration — a lively, distinctive word-name suggesting festivity (used for both sexes).

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — revel — word origin

Variations

RevellRevele

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Revel mean?

Revel is the word for 'to celebrate joyfully; merrymaking' (Old French reveler).

How do you pronounce Revel?

It's said REV-əl /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 boy's name.

How popular is Revel?

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