Rachel
RAY-chəl
Popularity
#247
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
574,486
Peak Year
#16,438 in 1985
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Rachel is a Hebrew name meaning 'ewe' (female sheep). She is an important figure in the Old Testament.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Rachel Carson
American marine biologist and conservationist; author.
Rachel Weisz
British actress known for dramatic roles.
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