Orel is a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my light'. It was traditionally used among Jews but has since gained popularity worldwide as a unique and distinctive name.
The name Orel experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with notable spikes occurring between 1914 and 1924, as well as more recently since 2016. The total number of births for this name from 1883 to 2023 stands at 551.