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Girl Name

Rachel

"Ewe, female sheep, gentle one"

Ranked #247 for girls

About the Name Rachel

Meaning

Ewe, female sheep, gentle one

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Girl

First Letter

R

Girl Rank

#247

Rachel is a girl name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Ewe, female sheep, gentle one" and Currently ranked #247 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

#16850
1950
#26880
1960
#78041
1970
#147339
1980
#149424
1990
#68502
2000
#21084
2010
#6345
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Rachel

  • RM Rachel McAdams
  • RG Rachel Green
  • RW Rachel Weisz

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Reborn, born again, renewed

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
R
Origin
Hebrew

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