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Reuel
BoyMeaning of Reuel: Hebrew: 'friend of God'
Reuel is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3265th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1199th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#3265
35 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1199
23 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
958
First recorded 1893 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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