Rachel

Meaning of Rachel

Rachel means "ewe," which is a female sheep. It can also mean "innocent."

Rachel has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Rachel

Rachel has held fairly steady, sitting around #250 in 2025 after peaking at #21 in 2000.

Notable people named Rachel

• Rachel McAdams
  Actress in popular movies
• Rachel Weisz
  Academy Award-winning actress
• Rachel Maddow
  American television news anchor
• Rachel Hunter
  New Zealand model, actress
• Rachel Carson
  Marine biologist and author

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Questions about the name Rachel

What does the name Rachel mean?

Rachel means rachel means "ewe," which is a female sheep. it can also mean "innocent.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Rachel a boy's or a girl's name?

Rachel is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Rachel?

In 2025, Rachel ranked #250 for girls, down from #246 the year before.

When was Rachel most popular?

Rachel peaked at #21 in 2000.