What is the origin of the name Rebecca?

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Rebecca?

Rebecca is currently ranked #342 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Rebecca?

Rebecca is pronounced re-BEK-uh.

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GirlHebrew

Rebecca

re-BEK-uh

Popularity

#342

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

757,198

Peak Year

#16,801 in 1981

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Rebecca means 'to tie', 'to bind', or 'captivating'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Rivkah.

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Becky Becca

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Rebecca Romijn
American actress and model
Rebecca Black
American singer and YouTuber

Nicknames

Becky Becca

Spelling Variations

Rebekah Rebeca

Similar Names

Sarah Rachel Abigail Elizabeth

Personality Traits

intelligentcharmingcreativeindependent

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