What is the origin of the name Rachel?

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Rachel?

Rachel is currently ranked #247 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Rachel?

Rachel is pronounced RAY-chəl.

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Rachel

RAY-chəl

Rachel is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Rachel is a Hebrew name meaning 'ewe' (female sheep). She is an important figure in the Old Testament.”. It currently ranks #247 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1985.

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What Rachel Means

“Rachel is a Hebrew name meaning 'ewe' (female sheep). She is an important figure in the Old Testament.”

The Story of Rachel

This name, gentle as a lamb, carries the strength of matriarchs and the quiet wisdom of the earth itself.

Rachel is a Hebrew name meaning 'ewe,' a gentle female sheep, symbolizing innocence and tenderness. In the Old Testament, she was the beloved wife of Jacob, a figure of devotion and maternal love. The name spread through ancient Israel and into wider Jewish diaspora, eventually gaining prominence in Christian Europe as a name evoking pastoral beauty and enduring affection.

Whispering 'Rachel' to your daughter feels like offering her a soft fleece, a promise of comfort and care. It’s a name that suggests a nurturing spirit, a deep connection to the natural world, and a quiet, unwavering devotion. You imagine her with it, a name that feels both tender and deeply rooted, a name you’ll write with gentle pride on her first blankets.