Revel as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Revel

What is the meaning of the name Revel ?

The baby name Revel is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REV-əl (IPA: /ˈrɛvəl/).

Revel is English in Origin.

Revel is a modern English given name drawn from the common noun and verb “revel,” meaning to take great pleasure, make merry, or celebrate. The word entered Middle English from Old French reveler/revel, associated with festivity and exuberance. As a name, Revel carries a bright, jubilant sense - “joyful celebration” or “one who delights” - and works as a contemporary, unisex choice.

In historical records, Revel appears more often as a surname in England from the 13th century onward, sometimes denoting a lively or boisterous person or linking to French place-names such as Revel in Haute-Garonne. It remained rare as a given name until its 21st‑century revival alongside other upbeat word names. Spelling variants and surname forms include Revell, Revill, and Revelle; related choices include Jubilee and Merit. Minimalist in form yet high-spirited in tone, Revel offers the crisp nickname Rev and an effortlessly celebratory meaning.