NAME PROFILE
Roel
Roel is a Dutch name derived from the name 'Roeland,' meaning 'famous land' or 'renowned land.' It conveys a sense of strength and nobility, suggesting a person who is both a leader and a protector.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,711 |
| Gender | Male (81% / 19%) |
| Peak year | 1980 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1930 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 70%CA — 29%WA — 1%IL — 1%AK — 0%
Notable People
Roelof Botha (Venture Capitalist, Partner at Sequoia Capital) · Roel van Velzen (Dutch singer-songwriter) · Roel Dijkstra (Former Dutch footballer) · Roelof Hemmen (Dutch journalist and television presenter) · Roelof B. van der Waal (Dutch physicist)
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