Rachel Rood

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rachel Rood — ewe
375K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rachel Rood is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Rachel is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Raḥel (רָחֵל), meaning "ewe." Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin. The surname Rood: Anson Rood (1827–1898), American businessman and politician from Wisconsin Davenport Rood (fl. 1840s), American carpenter and politician from Wisconsin Denise Rood (born 1955), American violinist E. Irene Rood (1843–1921), founder of the Chicago Audubon Society Grace Alexandra Rood (1893–1981), New Zealand school dental nurse Harold W. Rood (1922–2011), American political scientist John Rood (born 1968), American businessman and politician John D. Rachel is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 375K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Rachel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rachel

Meaning: ewe

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Raḥel (רָחֵל), meaning "ewe." Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin.

Surname: Rood

English

Anson Rood (1827–1898), American businessman and politician from Wisconsin Davenport Rood (fl. 1840s), American carpenter and politician from Wisconsin Denise Rood (born 1955), American violinist E. Irene Rood (1843–1921), founder of the Chicago Audubon Society Grace Alexandra Rood (1893–1981), New Zealand school dental nurse Harold W. Rood (1922–2011), American political scientist John Rood (born 1968), American businessman and politician John D.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Rachel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Rachel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Rachel Rood

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Rachel Rood:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Rachel?
The first name Rachel originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Raḥel (רָחֵל), meaning "ewe." Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
When was Rachel most popular?
The name Rachel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Rood?
The surname Rood originates from English. Anson Rood (1827–1898), American businessman and politician from Wisconsin Davenport Rood (fl. 1840s), American carpenter and politician from Wisconsin Denise Rood (born 1955), American violinist E. Irene Rood (1843–1921), founder of the Chicago Audubon Society Grace Alexandra Rood (1893–1981), New Zealand school dental nurse Harold W. Rood (1922–2011), American political scientist John Rood (born 1968), American businessman and politician John D.
What are the origins of the name Rachel Rood?
The name Rachel Rood combines two different traditions: the first name Rachel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Rood originates from English.
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