Meaning
ewe (female sheep), lamb
Origin
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (CA, CZ, FR, GB, HK, HU, IE, IL, IR, MY, NL, SG, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- feminine
- biblical
- elegant
- nature
Famous people named Rachel
- Rachel in the Book of Genesis
- Rachel, wife of Jacob in the Book of Genesis
- Rachel in the Bible
Variations
Rachael
Nicknames
Rach, Rae
Popularity
Rachel appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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