Ruel
Pronunciation: [ r-OOL ]
Ruel is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,730 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ruel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 715 babies have been named Ruel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ruel is past its peak , currently ranked #7,730 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,730
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Ruel is also used as a girl name, ranked #69881.
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About the Name Ruel
Ruel is a boy name .
Is Ruel a boy or girl name? Ruel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,730 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,881. Ruel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ruel is currently ranked #7,730 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis