Ruel: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning: Friend of God
Origin: Hebrew (variant of Reuel)
Pronunciation: ROO-el

Ruel is a Hebrew (variant of Reuel) name used for both boys and girls meaning “friend of God”.

Meaning & Origin of Ruel

Meaning: Friend of God.

Origin: Hebrew (variant of Reuel).

How to Pronounce Ruel

ROO-elIPA /ˈruːəl/

Popularity of Ruel

● Peak: #697 in 1893 · ● Latest: #7618 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1882–2024.

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