Girl Name · Germanic Origin
Adele
Adele is a girl baby name of Germanic origin, meaning "Noble". It currently sits in the Top 1000 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Adele often also consider Adelle.
Adele meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Noble
Origin: Germanic naming roots help connect Adele to related Germanic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Adele as A·D·E·L·E, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Adele is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Adele variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Adelea, Adelee, Adeley, Adel.
- Nicknames: Ade and A.
- Middle names: Pair Adele with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Adele middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Adelle, Adela, Adelia, Adell, Adella — full picks on the sibling names for Adele guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Adele? Browse our names like Adele guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Adele
What does the name Adele mean?
Adele means "Noble" and is of Germanic origin.
What is the origin of Adele?
Adele originates in Germanic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Adele?
Adele has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Adele a boy's or girl's name?
Adele is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Adele in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Adele sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Adele?
Names that share Adele's sound and style include Adelle, Adela, Adelia, Adell, Adella.
What middle names pair well with Adele?
Good middle-name fits for Adele pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Adele is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Adele is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Adele?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Adele share its rhythm without rhyming — Adelle, Adela, Adelia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.