UK boy's name
Refoel
A Hebrew masculine given name derived from the Hebrew elements "rafa" (to heal) and "El" (God).
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Refoel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Refoel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 5 births.
This profile covers 47 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 47 living people in the UK are called Refoel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Refoel ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 5 boys were registered as Refoel.
- • About 47 living people in the UK are estimated to have Refoel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
5 births
Estimated living
47
2026
Meaning
What does Refoel mean?
The name Refoel is derived from the Hebrew language and has its roots in the biblical era. It is a combination of two Hebrew words: "Refa" meaning "heal" and "El" meaning "God." The name can be interpreted as "God heals" or "God's healing."
In ancient Hebrew texts, the name Refoel is mentioned as one of the archangels who oversees healing and medicine. This association with healing and divine intervention is believed to have originated from the Book of Tobit, an apocryphal Jewish text written around the 3rd century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Refoel was a 1st-century CE Jewish scholar and physician from Alexandria, Egypt. He was renowned for his expertise in herbal remedies and was credited with treating various ailments through natural means.
In the Middle Ages, Refoel was the name of a prominent physician and philosopher from Cordoba, Spain, who lived during the 11th century. He made significant contributions to the field of medicine and wrote extensively on the relationship between physical and spiritual healing.
During the Renaissance period, Refoel Abravanel (1437-1508) was a notable Portuguese Jewish philosopher and statesman. He served as a financial advisor to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain and was known for his expertise in biblical exegesis and Jewish law.
In more recent history, Refoel Soloveitchik (1876-1959) was a prominent Orthodox Rabbi and Talmudic scholar from Belarus. He played a crucial role in preserving and disseminating Jewish learning and tradition in the aftermath of the Holocaust.
Another notable figure with the name Refoel was Refoel Eitan (1929-2004), an Israeli military leader and politician. He served as the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces during the Yom Kippur War in 1973 and later became a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament).
The name Refoel carries a rich historical and cultural significance, intertwining themes of healing, divinity, and scholarly pursuits. Its Hebrew roots and association with biblical and religious texts have contributed to its enduring relevance throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Refoel over time
The chart below shows babies named Refoel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Refoel, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Refoel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Refoel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4677 | 13 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4282 | 25 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2841 | 9 | 2 |
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- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Refoel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Refoel in the UK right now?
In 2024, Refoel was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Refoel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 5 babies registered as Refoel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Refoel?
A Hebrew masculine given name derived from the Hebrew elements "rafa" (to heal) and "El" (God).
How many people are called Refoel in the UK?
A total of 47 babies have been registered as Refoel across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.