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Racquel

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Pronounced ruh-KEL /rəˈkɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Raquel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel — from the Hebrew Rahel, 'ewe' — the beloved wife of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible. The -cqu- spelling is an English-language touch; the actress Raquel Welch made the name familiar in America.Medium

In 30 seconds: Racquel spells Raquel — the Spanish Rachel, from the Hebrew for 'ewe' (said 'ruh-KEL').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Raquel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel — from the Hebrew Rahel, 'ewe' — the beloved wife of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible. The -cqu- spelling is an English-language touch; the actress Raquel Welch made the name familiar in America.
U.S. rank (2024)#14823 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,756

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197019512024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Racquel is an English-styled spelling of Raquel, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel. The Hebrew Rahel means 'ewe', and the biblical Rachel — Jacob's beloved wife, a shepherdess — is one of the matriarchs of Genesis. Raquel came into wide American use in the twentieth century, and the -cqu- spelling followed. Sleek, warm, and biblical at root (said 'ruh-KEL').

It appears occasionally in U.S. records, well behind Raquel and Rachel. Uncommon, sleek, and biblical.

Did you know? Rachel, the name behind Racquel, means 'ewe' in Hebrew — a shepherd's name for a shepherd's daughter, in the Book of Genesis.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Racquel — spelling of Raquel (Spanish Rachel); Hebrew Rahel 'ewe'

Variations

RaquelRachelRaquelle

Nicknames

RockyKel

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If you like Racquel…

Raquel— the standard Spanish spelling
Rachel— the Hebrew name behind it
Raquelle— a like elaborated spelling
Rochelle— a like French -elle name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Racquel mean?

Racquel spells Raquel, the Spanish form of Rachel, from the Hebrew Rahel meaning 'ewe'.

How do you pronounce Racquel?

It's said ruh-KEL /rəˈkɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Racquel a boy or girl name?

Racquel is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Racquel?

Racquel is uncommon in the U.S., well behind Raquel and Rachel.

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