Roel name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic, Old High German and Old Norse
Usage: Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: roel
Meaning: Renowned in the Land, Rule, Renamed and Govern, Composition Glory, Prevail and Famous Ruler
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What does Roel mean?

Prominent Roel has its origin in Germanic is a boy name is used in Swedish, Finnish, Danish and Norwegian. Roel is a variant of well-known and ever lasting Roland. Roland is German cognate of Hrōdland.

Prominent Roland has its origin in Germanic and Old High German, Roland means "Glory and Earth, Renowned in the Land and Renowned". Roel is Swedish cognate of Roald.

How do I pronounce Roel?

The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Roel is roel.

Variants of Roel

Roland, Hrodland, Hrōdland, Orlan, Orlann, Roald, Rodewald, Hróaldr, Roall, Hrōdnand, Róaldr, Hróðaldr

How popular is the name Roel?

Roel is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1926 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 1969, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 880 on boy names chart when 83 babies were named Roel.

Over 4359 babies in United States have been named Roel. The name is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 500 names.

Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 484 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Roel. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 285 on boy names chart when 35 babies were named Roel. Over 450 people have been named Roel in Belgium.

Roel is an uncommon baby name in still in use in England and Wales.

Roel is a rare baby name in France still in use today. And also in Netherlands. But Roel is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

As per our estimate, over 130000 babies have been bestowed Roel around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2023230860
2022266449
2021295741
2020268546
2019313837
2018244153
2017252550
2016310737
2015291540
2014215363
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Roel in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands83371358582

Here's what numbers has to say about Roel

You rarely criticize others but often criticize yourself. Your spirituality matters to you. This is why you seem so distant from time to time. You are a great person with no need of self-doubt. You want to travel the world and inspire people to do the same. You are all about fun, adventure, excitement, change, and adventure. You have a strong will to succeed in life. You are all about adventure, excitement, entertainment, change, and breaking the habit.

Do you like Roel? You would love these names

  •  Maine - Rarefied and Classy unisex name Maine is originated from French, meaning of Maine is "From the Mainland" is used primarily in Finnish and Danish
  •  Laust - Cherished Laust particulary is used in Danish, Norwegian and Swedish is given to baby boys. Laust is Danish equivalent of Laurits
  •  Runo - Finnish name Runo is used especially in Norwegian, Finnish and Danish and a gender insensitive name, meaning of Runo is "Poem"
  •  Hanneli - In demand In Vogue, Cherished and Immutable girl name Hanneli is used in Finnish and Danish languages. Hanneli is equivalent of Hanna in Finnish language
  •  Olu - Eminent and All time favorite unisex name Olu is substantially used in Finnish and Swedish. Olu is equivalent of Olof in Swedish and Norwegian languages. Also Olu is equivalent of Olga in Finnish language

Famous people named Roel

  • Roel Pieper, Dutch IT-entrepreneur
  • Roel Velasco, retired boxer from the Philippines
  • Roel van Duijn, Dutch politician, political activist and writer
  • Roel Kuiper, Dutch historian, philosopher, ideologue
  • Roel Buikema, retired Dutch footballer
  • Roel Brouwers, Dutch former footballer
  • Roel Reiné, Los Angeles-based Dutch film director
  • Roel Luynenburg, retired rower from the Netherlands,
  • Roel van Hemert, Dutch footballer
  • Roel Wiersma, Dutch footballer
  • Roelly Winklaar in Generation Iron as
  • Roel Vergel de Dios, from 1979 action, drama movie Holdup (Special Squad, D.B.), who characterized the N.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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