Naftuli vs Reuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naftuli

Boy #4,017 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my wrestling, my struggle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Hasidic Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,017
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nafty, Naf, Tuli

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Reuel

Boy #4,019 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,019
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rue, Reu

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Popularity Comparison

Naftuli Rank #4,017
Reuel Rank #4,019

Naftuli is more popular, ranked #4017 vs #4019 for Reuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naftuli ___

  • Naftuli Moshe
  • Naftuli Avraham
  • Naftuli Yitzchak
  • Naftuli Dovid
  • Naftuli Menachem
  • Naftuli Chaim

Reuel ___

  • Reuel John
  • Reuel James
  • Reuel David
  • Reuel Thomas
  • Reuel Emmanuel
  • Reuel Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Naftuli

Yitzchak Miriam Dovid Rivka Shlomo

If you choose Reuel

Jethro Miriam Gideon Deborah Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naftuli or Reuel more popular?

Naftuli is more popular, ranked #4017 compared to Reuel at #4019 in the United States.

What do Naftuli and Reuel mean?

Naftuli means "my wrestling, my struggle" (Hebrew origin). Reuel means "friend of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Naftuli and Reuel boy or girl names?

Naftuli is primarily a boy name. Reuel is primarily a boy name.

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