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Sharbel

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHAR-bel /ˈʃɑːr.bɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Aramaic/Syriac Sharbel, often read 'the story of God' — the name of Saint Charbel Makhlouf, a beloved Maronite (Lebanese) saint. Sacred and revered.Low

In 30 seconds: A revered Aramaic name: Sharbel is read 'the story of God' — a Maronite saint (said 'SHAR-bel'). Sacred and rare.
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Origin MediumAramaic, Syriac
MeaningFrom the Aramaic/Syriac Sharbel, often read 'the story of God' — the name of Saint Charbel Makhlouf, a beloved Maronite (Lebanese) saint. Sacred and revered.
U.S. rank (2025)#8805 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 159

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620012025

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

Sharbel (Charbel) is Aramaic/Syriac, often read 'the story of God,' and famed as the name of the Maronite Saint Charbel. It reads sacred and revered, cherished in Lebanese families — rare in the U.S. (said 'SHAR-bel').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Lebanese Christian families. Rare, sacred, and revered.

Did you know? Sharbel is an Aramaic/Syriac name, often read 'the story of God' — carried by Saint Charbel Makhlouf, a beloved Lebanese Maronite saint — giving it a deeply revered, sacred air (said 'SHAR-bel').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Sharbel — Aramaic/Syriac; Maronite Saint Charbel; sense debated

Variations

CharbelSharbellSharbil

Nicknames

SharBel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sharbel mean?

Sharbel is Aramaic/Syriac, often read 'the story of God' — the name of the Maronite Saint Charbel. The exact sense is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sharbel?

It's said SHAR-bel /ˈʃɑːr.bɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sharbel a boy or girl name?

Sharbel is a boy's name.

How popular is Sharbel?

Sharbel is a rare name in the U.S.

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