Handsome; well-formed
Shaquel is a modern American variant of the Arabic name Shakil. It is most frequently associated with the meaning of physical beauty or being well-proportioned. While often used as a masculine name, its phonetic similarity to names like Raquel has led to occasional unisex usage.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Shaquel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NBA Hall of Fame center known as Shaq
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