Rondel is an uncommon, yet captivating name of French origin. It's derived from the Occitan word 'ronzet,' which means 'little ring.' This unique moniker has a musical quality to it, reminiscent of the French troubadour tradition. Historically, Rondel was used as a nickname for people with round faces or who wore round hats.
The name Rondel experienced varying popularity throughout the years, with a notable peak in 1934 and another in 1976, both having 12 births each. The most common years for the name were 1934 and 1976, while it fell to as low as 5 births in some years between 1944 and 2003, inclusive. Overall, there were a total of 454 births with the name Rondel from 1929 to 2012.