boy's name
Engel
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 120
Engel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Engel is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in France in 1904, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1904.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Engel over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 30 |
How popular is Engel?
In 2019, Engel was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Engel is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Engel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Engel also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Engel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Engel
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Engel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Engel
How popular is the name Engel?
In 2019, Engel was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Engel a girl's or a boy's name?
Engel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Engel?
Engel has 2 syllables.
When was Engel most popular?
Engel peaked in 1904, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Engel a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Engel currently ranks #10,410 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.