Famous land
Roel is a Dutch short form of Roeland, the Germanic cognate of Roland. It is composed of the elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'land' (land or territory).
About 54 boys were named Roel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Dutch professional footballer
Dutch film director
Filipino politician
The same feel as Roel — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
