Ruel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationROO-el / /ˈruː.əl/Hebrew; French
Meaning
Hebrew: 'friend'; French: 'little ruler'
Historical & Cultural Background
Ruel is derived from the Hebrew name Reuel, which appears in the Bible as a name for Moses' father-in-law. In French, Ruel can be associated with nobility and leadership. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different cultures and regions. It is relatively uncommon but has a unique charm that appeals to some parents today.
Trend Summary
Ruel has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S., with occasional spikes in interest.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ruelito
International Variants
- Ruel (French)
- Reuel (Hebrew)
Famous people named Ruel
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Fictional characters named Ruel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ruel was first seen in the United States in 1882. Ruel has ranked as high as #785 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Ruel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ruel (1950)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OK | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1903 | 11 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 21 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1914 | 28 |
| 1915 | 49 |
| 1916 | 32 |
| 1917 | 29 |
| 1918 | 29 |
| 1919 | 34 |
| 1920 | 30 |
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1922 | 38 |
| 1923 | 38 |
| 1924 | 47 |
| 1925 | 46 |
| 1926 | 33 |
| 1927 | 42 |
| 1928 | 28 |
| 1929 | 32 |
| 1930 | 31 |
| 1931 | 24 |
| 1932 | 26 |
| 1933 | 37 |
| 1934 | 26 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 30 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 30 |
| 1940 | 19 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 23 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 11 |