US Popularity:5404
Origin:Dutch
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Famous land, famous throughout the land; Famous wolf
Roel is a boy's name of Dutch origin for the bright star in your life. It is a diminutive form of Roeland and Roelof, versions of the German titles Roland and Rudolf found in the Netherlands. Meaning “famous land” or “famous throughout the land” and “famous wolf,” respectively, baby is clearly destined for great things. Get ready to rock and roel, because your little idol is on the way and about to make their mark on the world.
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U.S. Births

Overall:Roel is currently #5404 in U.S. births
Boy:Roel is currently #2510 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#2510
in 2025
- 260
from 2024
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Sources

  • Behind the Name, Roel, December 2009

  • Behind the Name, Roeland, January 2022

  • Name Doctor, Roland

  • Behind the Name, Roelof, January 2022

  • Name Doctor, Rudolf

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 514, 516

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