Meaning, origin, history
Rachel is a female given name of Hebrew origin. It means "ewe" or "female sheep". In the Old Testament of the Bible, Rachel was one of the two wives of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. She is also known for her beauty and being loved by her husband more than her sister Leah. The name Rachel has been popular throughout history, with many notable figures bearing it, such as Rachel Carson, a marine biologist and conservationist, and Rachel Whiteread, a British sculptor. It is often used as a standalone name or as part of compound names like Rachelle or Rachael. The variant spelling Rchel is less common but still in use today.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Rchel since 1880
Total births
10
Total since 1880
Peak year
1982
5 births
in 1987
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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