Noel \noel\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Noel), is pronounced NOH-el. It is of French origin, and the meaning of Noel is "Christmas". Used since the Middle Ages. Playwright and actor Noel Coward.
Noel has 5 variant forms: Nata, Natal, Natale, Nowel and Nowell.
For more information, see also the related name Christmas.