boy's name
Arwel
AR-wel (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 94
Arwel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Arwel is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 21 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Arwel Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Arwel?
In 2022, Arwel was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Arwel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Arwel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Arwel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Arwel
- Welsh AR-wel
Sibling Names for Arwel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Arwel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Arwel
How popular is the name Arwel?
In 2022, Arwel was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Arwel a girl's or a boy's name?
Arwel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Arwel?
Arwel has 2 syllables.
When was Arwel most popular?
Arwel peaked in 1997, when 21 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.