Rebecca Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rebecca Name at a Glance

Name	Rebecca
Meaning	Variant of Rebekah: Captivating; knotted cord.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Rebecca Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rebecca means “Variant of Rebekah: Captivating; knotted cord”. 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.

Rebecca Name Origin

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

Is Rebecca a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Rebecca

When considering Rebecca 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.