Rechel

♀ Girl

Pronounced RAY-chel /ˈreɪ.tʃɛl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Rachel — from the Hebrew rachel, 'a ewe (a female sheep)', connoting gentlenessLow

In 30 seconds: A ewe: Rechel spells Rachel. Crisp, classic, and warm.

Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Rachel — from the Hebrew rachel, 'a ewe (a female sheep)', connoting gentleness

U.S. rank (2024)#9399 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 248

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Rechel is a spelling of Rachel — from the Hebrew rachel, 'a ewe (a female sheep)', connoting gentleness. A crisp, classic name (said 'RAY-chel').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Rachel. Rare in this form, a-ewe at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Rachel comes from the Hebrew rachel, 'a ewe', connoting gentleness — Rechel is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'RAY-chel').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Rachel — Hebrew etymology

RachelRachaelRachell

Rae

Rachel— the standard spelling

Rachael— a kin spelling

Raquel— the Spanish form

Rochel— a fellow spelling

By themehebrew

What does the name Rechel mean?

Rechel spells Rachel — Hebrew 'a ewe', connoting gentleness.

How do you pronounce Rechel?

It's said RAY-chel /ˈreɪ.tʃɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rechel a boy or girl name?

Rechel is a girl's name.

How popular is Rechel?

Rechel is a very rare spelling in the U.S.