Harvel is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name Hereweald, which translates to "army power" or "powerful army". The name Harvel is composed of two elements: 'Here', meaning "army", and 'weald', signifying "power" or "strength". This gives Harvel a strong and robust character that has been associated with warriors and leaders throughout history.
The name Harvel experienced a boom between 1915 and 1933, with consistently high birth numbers each year, reaching a peak of 12 births in 1933. However, there was a notable decline after that, with only 5 births recorded in 1943 and 1944. The name regained some popularity in the late 1950s, with 7 births in both 1958 and 1959. Overall, Harvel saw a total of 302 births over this period.