Rachel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rachel Name at a Glance

Name	Rachel
Meaning	Ewe. Rachel was the second and favoured wife of Jacob in the Old Testament.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Rachel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rachel means “Ewe. Rachel was the second and favoured wife of Jacob in the Old Testament”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rachel Name Origin

Our database records Rachel under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rachel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rachel is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rachel

When considering Rachel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.