Friend of God or path
Ruel is a variant of Reuel, a Hebrew name meaning 'friend of God.' In the Old Testament, Reuel is another name for Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses. It can also be associated with a French surname meaning 'path' or 'little street.'
Less common today
Ruel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,983 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian singer-songwriter known as Ruel
English professional footballer
Enutrof adventurer and companion · Wakfu
