Raquel
Raquel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɹɑːˈkɛl/
Meaning and origin of Raquel
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Raquel, from Biblical Hebrew רָחֵל (rāḥēl). Doublet of Rachel.
How popular is Raquel?
Since 1880, 50,697 girls and 281 boys in the U.S. have been named Raquel (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #215 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #2938 in 1971. In 2025, 209 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Raquel
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Sibling name ideas for Raquel
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Raquel FAQ
What does the name Raquel mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. Borrowed from Spanish Raquel, from Biblical Hebrew רָחֵל (rāḥēl). Doublet of Rachel.
What is the origin of the name Raquel?
Raquel is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Raquel?
Since 1880, 50,697 girls and 281 boys in the U.S. have been named Raquel (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #215 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #2938 in 1971. In 2025, 209 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Raquel a boy or girl name?
Raquel is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 50,697 girls and 281 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.