Holding steady.
Popularity of Argel since 1915
Babies named Argel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The masculine name Argel has never been a common choice in the United States. Its peak year of usage was 1920, a pattern consistent with many names that saw modest early-20th-century use before fading from regular practice. By 2025, the name ranked below the top 1000, indicating it is rarely chosen today. The trajectory is stable, meaning it has seen no recent revival. The origins of Argel are uncertain: it may be a variant of the Scottish surname Argyle or a respelling of the French name Argelle, but no definitive etymology exists. Its top states are effectively none, as it has not reached significant regional popularity. Argel remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and underused name.
Argel is a name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Argyle, a Scottish surname and place name, or a respelling of French Argelle, itself of obscure origin. In rare cases it could be a Catalan/Spanish toponymic from the town Argelès. The name had modest usage in the United States in the early 20th century, peaking around 1920, but has never been common.
Sibling names for Argel
Names that share Argel's style, for a brother or sister.
