Capel Name Meaning

The name Capel is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chapel" meaning "chapel" or "small church". It is a surname that may have been given to someone who lived near or worked at a chapel.

There are not many famous personalities with the first name Capel, but there are notable individuals with the surname Capel. Richard Capel (1586–1656) was an English clergyman and biblical scholar.