Reuel
Meaningfriend of God · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,314
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #907 in 1893
35 babies were named Reuel in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,921 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1893–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Reuel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Reuel, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Reuel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryReuel first shows up in US birth records in 1893, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 132 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1893, when it ranked #907. Today it's #3,314, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowReuel is 4.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 217,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 48,780.
- TrendReuel has climbed 1,921 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,314. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Reuel means “friend of God”. Our records link it to French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Reuel
Reuel is a boy name of French and Hebrew origin meaning “friend of God”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-uel”. US birth records list Reuel for boys from 1893 to 2025, in 99 of those 133 years. Its best year was 1893, when it ranked #907 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,314, with 35 babies.
Origin:French namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 20 | 49,893 boys |
| 1900s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
| 1910s | 10 | 97,943 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 91,491 boys |
| 1930s | 7.9 | 126,904 boys |
| 1940s | 4.3 | 234,192 boys |
| 1950s | 3.5 | 284,091 boys |
| 1960s | 2.0 | 492,611 boys |
| 1970s | 2.4 | 425,532 boys |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 450,450 boys |
| 1990s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
| 2000s | 3.8 | 259,740 boys |
| 2010s | 6.5 | 153,374 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 68,493 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Reuel
What does the name Reuel mean?
Reuel means “friend of God” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Reuel?
Reuel has French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Reuel a boy or girl name?
Reuel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Reuel?
Reuel ranked #3,314 for US boys in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 1893 (#907).