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Rachell
Pronounced RAY-chəl /ˈreɪ.tʃəl/High
Meaning: Double-l spelling of Rachel, the Genesis matriarch whose Hebrew name means 'ewe'High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Rachell doubles the final letter of Rachel — Hebrew for 'ewe', the gentle flock-animal — the matriarch Jacob loved at first sight and served fourteen years to marry. The spelling appears in older records and gained Spanish-influenced currency (stress sometimes falling on the second syllable, as in Rachelle).
It remains a rare variant of a name whose Friends-era peak made every spelling familiar. One letter of distinction, four millennia of pedigree.
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What does the name Rachell mean?
Rachell is a spelling of Rachel, the Hebrew name of the Genesis matriarch, meaning 'ewe'.
How do you pronounce Rachell?
It's usually said RAY-chəl /ˈreɪ.tʃəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first; some families say ra-SHEL.
Is Rachell a boy or girl name?
Rachell is a girl's name.
How popular is Rachell?
Rachell is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Rachel is the enduring classic.