NAME PROFILE
Orvel
Derived from the French words for 'gold' and 'town', Orvel signifies a place of value and brilliance. It describes a personality that is luminous, innovative, and possesses a heart of gold.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,157 |
| Gender | Male (14% / 86%) |
| Peak year | 1919 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1942 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
OK — 46%MO — 21%TX — 17%AR — 8%KY — 8%
Notable People
Orville Wright (Aviation pioneer) · Orville Redenbacher (Popcorn entrepreneur) · Orville Peck (Country music singer) · Orville Freeman (Former US Secretary of Agriculture) · Orville Moody (Professional golfer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
OrvOrvie
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