Robel
Robel is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Behold, a son.
Origin and history
Robel is a popular male name of Ge'ez and Amharic origin, widely used in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is the East African equivalent of the Biblical name Reuben, meaning 'behold, a son'. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice, maintained primarily within East African diaspora communities.
Popularity in the United States
714 babies in the United States have been named Robel since 1880. It ranks #3962 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1842.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.1 %)
- GA (22.6 %)
- NV (9.4 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- WA (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 136 |
| 2000-2010 | 222 |
| 2010-2019 | 236 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Famous people named Robel
- Robel Teklemariam: Olympian, Cross-country skier
- Robel Kiros Habte: Olympic swimmer
Fun facts
- Robel is the Amharic and Tigrinya form of the ancient Hebrew name Reuben.
- While uncommon overall, Robel has seen steady, consistent usage in the United States over recent decades.