Roel
Roel is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land.
Origin and history
Roel is a Dutch short form of Roeland, which is cognate to the English name Roland. It carries the traditional Germanic meaning of 'famous land'. In the United States, it remains a rare given name, primarily used within families with Dutch or European heritage.
Popularity in the United States
4,711 babies in the United States have been named Roel since 1880. It ranks #1798 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1613.
States where it is most popular
- TX (93.2 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- IL (0.13 %)
- WA (0.13 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 59 |
| 1940-1950 | 183 |
| 1950-1960 | 409 |
| 1960-1970 | 608 |
| 1970-1980 | 663 |
| 1980-1990 | 698 |
| 1990-2000 | 624 |
| 2000-2010 | 637 |
| 2010-2019 | 510 |
| 2020-2029 | 314 |
Famous people named Roel
- Roel Reiné: Director, Producer
Fun facts
- Roel originated in the Netherlands as a popular pet form of the classic name Roeland.
- Through its full form Roeland, Roel shares a history with the heroic medieval figure Roland.