Raquel

Meaning of Raquel

Raquel means "ewe," which is a female sheep. It symbolizes innocence and gentleness.

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

Popularity of Raquel

After ranking as high as #342 in 2000, Raquel has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Raquel

• Raquel Welch
  Actress and model
• Raquel Castro
  Actress and singer
• Raquel Zimmermann
  Brazilian supermodel
• Raquel Argandoña
  Chilean television presenter
• Raquel Dodge
  Former Prosecutor General of Brazil

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Questions about the name Raquel

What does the name Raquel mean?

Raquel means raquel means "ewe," which is a female sheep. it symbolizes innocence and gentleness, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Raquel?

Raquel did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Raquel most popular?

Raquel peaked at #342 in 2000.