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Refoel

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Pronounced reh-FOH-el /rɛˈfoʊ.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish form of Raphael — from Hebrew Refa'el, 'God has healed'Low

In 30 seconds: God has healed: Refoel is a Yiddish form of Raphael. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'reh-FOH-el').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA Yiddish form of Raphael — from Hebrew Refa'el, 'God has healed'

U.S. rank (2025)#11702 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 221

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

Refoel is a Yiddish form of Raphael — from Hebrew Refa'el, 'God has healed' (an archangel of healing). A lyrical, devout name common in Orthodox Jewish families (said 'reh-FOH-el').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, God-has-healed at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Raphael means 'God has healed' in Hebrew (Refa'el, an archangel) — Refoel is the Yiddish form, lyrical and devout (said 'reh-FOH-el').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Raphael — Hebrew etymology

Variations

RaphaelRefaelRephoel

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If you like Refoel…

Raphael— the standard form

Refael— a kin spelling

Yisroel— a fellow Yiddish -el boys' name

Remiel— shares the -el ending

Ramiel— echoes that soft -el sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Refoel mean?

Refoel is a Yiddish form of Raphael — Hebrew 'God has healed'.

How do you pronounce Refoel?

It's said reh-FOH-el /rɛˈfoʊ.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Refoel a boy or girl name?

Refoel is a boy's name.

How popular is Refoel?

Refoel is a rare name in the U.S.