Roel may refer to a

Dutch Dutch or Nederlands commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands ** Dutch people as an ethnic group () ** Dutch nationality law, history and regulations of Dutch citizenship () ** Dutch language () * In specific terms, i ...

masculine given name that is a short form of either Roeland or Roelof, or to a Hispanic surname. People with the name include

Given name

Academics

* Roel van den Broek (born 1931), Dutch religious history scholar * Roel Konijnendijk, Dutch historian and Classicist *

Roel Kuiper Roelof (Roel) Kuiper (born 5 April 1962 in Mariënberg) is a Dutch historian, philosopher, ideologue, politician and university professor. He was from 2007 to 2019 a member of the Dutch Senate of the Netherlands, Senate, and is professor of Refo ...

(born 1962), Dutch historian, philosopher, and politician * Roel Nusse (born 1950), Dutch developmental biologist at Stanford University * Roel Sterckx (born 1969), Belgian-British sinologist and anthropologist * Roel in 't Veld, (born 1942), Dutch Public administration scholar *

Roel Vertegaal Roeland "Roel" Vertegaal (born July 13, 1968) is a Dutch-Canadian Canadians () are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these ...

(born 1968), Dutch-Canadian computer interface scientist *

Roel Wieringa Roelf Johannes (Roel) Wieringa (born 1952) is a Dutch computer scientist who was a professor of Information Systems at the University of Twente, specialized in the "integration of formal and informal specification and design techniques". Biograp ...

(born 1952), Dutch computer scientist

Arts

* (born 1942), Dutch movie actor, in Italy known as "Glenn Saxson" * Roel Cortez (1967–2015), Filipino singer and songwriter * (1921–1996), Belgian surrealist sculptor and graphic artist *

Roel Dieltiens Roel Dieltiens (born 1956) is a Belgian cellist and composer. Dieltiens plays both Baroque and modern cello. Dieltiens grew up in a musical family and initially studied piano. At the age of fifteen, just as he was about to give up music, his elde ...

(born 1957), Belgian cellist and composer * Roel Caboverde Llacer (born 1947), Cuban painter *

Roel Reiné Roel Reiné (born 15 July 1970 in Eindhoven) is a Dutch film director. Occasionally he uses the alias John Rebel (''Bear'', ''Wolf Town''). His production company is called Rebel Film. Career Starting off directing television series and films ...

(born 1969), Los Angeles-based Dutch film director *

Roel van Velzen Roel van Velzen (; born 20 March 1978), better known as VanVelzen, is a Dutch singer-songwriter. Besides being known for his short stature, he and his band enjoy a huge live reputation; they have played at virtually every festival in the Nethe ...

(born 1978), Dutch singer and songwriter * Roel Jeroen van der Linden (born 1982), Dutch painter

Business

Roel Campos Roel Clark Campos (born 1949) is an American business lawyer. He served as Securities and Exchange Commissioner between 2002 and 2007. He is now a partner with the law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. Early life and education Campos earned his ...

(born 1949), Hispanic-American business lawyer * Roel Pieper (born 1956), Dutch IT-entrepreneur * Roel de Vries (born 1968), Dutch born engineer and businessman

Politics

* Roel Degamo (1966–2023), Filipino politician *

Roel van Duijn Roeland Hugo Gerrit (Roel) van Duijn (born 20 January 1943) is a Dutch politician, political activist and writer. He was a founder of Provo and the Kabouterbeweging. He was alderman for the Political Party of Radicals and later wardcouncillo ...

(born 1943), Dutch politician, political activist and writer *

Roel Robbertsen Roelof Cornelis (Roel) Robbertsen (born 6 October 1948 in Renswoude) is a Dutch politician and pig farmer. He is a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal. From 1 June 2007 until 7 June 2013 he was Queen's Commissioner of Utrecht. Robbersen ...

(born 1948), Dutch politician * Roel de Vries (born 1943), Dutch trade union leader *

Roel de Wit Roelof Josephus "Roel" de Wit (31 March 1927 in Amsterdam – 3 June 2012 in Haarlem) was a Dutch politician of the Labour Party (PvdA) and a conservationist. De Wit studied biology at the University of Amsterdam. He became a member of the P ...

(1927–2012), Dutch Labour Party politician and conservationist

Sports

Roel Boomstra Roel Boomstra (born 9 March 1993) is a Dutch draughts player and former world champion. He won the Draughts World Championship match in 2016 World Draughts Championship match, 2016, 2018 World Draughts Championship match, 2018 and 2022. In 2014 B ...

(born 1993), Dutch draughts player *

Roel Braas Roel Braas (born 11 March 1987) is a Dutch rower. He competed in the Men's eight event at the 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012, were an international ...

(born 1987), Dutch rower *

Roel Brouwers Roel Brouwers (; born 28 November 1981) is a Dutch former footballer who last played for Roda JC Kerkrade in the Dutch Eredivisie. Club career Brouwers played the majority of his professional career in Germany. He started at hometown amateur sid ...

(born 1981), Dutch football defender *

Roel Buikema Roel Buikema (born 22 March 1976 in Amsterdam) is a retired Dutch footballer who played as a midfielder for MVV, Helmond Sport, Heracles Almelo, Excelsior, FC Den Bosch and VVV-Venlo. Club career Buikema played for amateur side Quick in The H ...

(born 1976), Dutch football midfielder *

Roel van Hemert Roel van Hemert (born 21 November 1984 in Hurwenen, Gelderland) is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for ASV Geel in Belgium Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lo ...

(born 1984), Dutch football defender *

Roel Janssen Roel Janssen (born 16 June 1990) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club VVV-Venlo. He formerly played for Fortuna Sittard. Career Janssen was born in Venlo, Netherlands, and began his football career at Venlosch ...

(born 1990), Dutch football defender *

Roel Koolen Roel Koolen (born April 20, 1982 in Mierlo) was a Dutch baseball player who used to play for Kinheim and the Dutch national team. Koolen made his Hoofdklasse debut at the Twins Sporting Club in 1998. He played for the Dutch junior team in ...

(born 1982), Dutch baseball player * Roel Luynenburg (1945–2023), Dutch rower * Roel de Mon (1919–1973), Dutch baseball pitcher *

Roel Moors Roel Moors (born 16 December 1978) is a Belgian retired professional basketball player and current head coach of Antwerp Giants of the BNXT League. Playing career Moors usually played at the point guard position. He was also a member of the Belg ...

(born 1978), Belgian basketball player *

Roel Paulissen Roel Paulissen (born 27 April 1976 in Hasselt) is a Belgian former professional mountain biker. Throughout his sporting career since 1993, he has won more than ten Belgian national championship titles, mounted top-five finishes at both the Europ ...

(born 1976), Belgian mountain biker * Roel Rothkrans (born 1979), Dutch handball player * Roel van de Sande (born 1987), Dutch football midfielder * Roel Santos (born 1987), Cuban baseball player * Roel Stoffels (born 1987), Dutch football midfielder * Roel Velasco (born 1969), Filipino boxer * Roel Wiersma (1932–1995), Dutch football defender * Roel De Bie (born 1988), Belgian volleyball player

Fictional

Roel Dijkstra ''Roel Dijkstra'' is a Dutch comic book series about a fictional football player. The series was created in 1975 by Jan Steeman (1933-2018; winner of the 2005 Dutch Stripschapprijs) and Andries Brandt. The first 21 volumes, drawn by Steeman and ...

, eponymous football player of a comic book series (1977–1995)

Surname

César Roel Schreurs Cesar or César may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''César'' (film), a 1936 French romantic drama * ''César'' (play), a play by Marcel Pagnolt Places * Cesar, Portugal * Cesar Department, Colombia * Cesar River, in Colombia * Cesar R ...

(born 1941), Mexican actor and rock-and-roll singer *

Fernando García Roel Fernando García Roel (14 August 1921 – 26 February 2009) was a Mexican chemical engineer. He served as the second rector of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM, 1960–1984). García Roel was born in Monterr ...

(1921 – 2009), Mexican chemical engineer *

Gabriela Roel Gabriela Roel (born 13 December 1959) is a Mexicans, Mexican film and television actress. Filmography Film Television References External links

* 1959 births Living people People from Delicias, Chihuahua Mexican film actresses M ...

(born 1959), Mexican film and television actress * José Roel Lungay (born 1960, also known as Father Roel, or Fro), Filipino priest * Lise Roel (born 1928), architect from Denmark * Válber Roel de Oliveira (born 1967), former association footballer from Brazil {{given name Dutch masculine given names Masculine given names