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Kemuel

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEM-yoo-el /ˈkɛm.ju.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Kemuel — 'raised up by God' or 'helper/congregation of God'; a nephew of AbrahamLow

In 30 seconds: Raised up by God: Kemuel is a biblical Hebrew name — a nephew of Abraham. Devout, distinctive, and strong.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew Kemuel — 'raised up by God' or 'helper/congregation of God'; a nephew of Abraham

U.S. rank (2025)#3999 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 612

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kemuel comes from Hebrew Kemuel — 'raised up by God' or 'helper/congregation of God' (a nephew of Abraham; the gloss varies, which we note). A devout, distinctive biblical name, popular in Latino and Filipino families.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, raised-up-by-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Kemuel, a son of Nahor and nephew of Abraham in Genesis, means 'raised up by God' (or 'helper of God') — a rare, devout biblical name.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Kemuel — gloss varies

Variations

KemoelKemuell

Nicknames

Kem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kemuel mean?

Kemuel is Hebrew for 'raised up by God' (a nephew of Abraham); the gloss varies.

How do you pronounce Kemuel?

It's said KEM-yoo-el /ˈkɛm.ju.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kemuel a boy or girl name?

Kemuel is a boy's name.

How popular is Kemuel?

Kemuel is a rare name in the U.S.