Roel
Meaning
“Dutch short form of Roeland (Roland), 'famous land'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Roel peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
46 people · the #70,533 first name in Brazil · median age 43
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Roel
People given the name Roel in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 2009. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Roel deep dive
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