Autumn vs Rachel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Autumn

Girl #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the fall season"

Origin: Latin (autumnus)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#79
Total SSA Count
3,030
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Autie

Playground Safety Score

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Rachel

Girl #246 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,285
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rach, Rae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Autumn Rank #79
Rachel Rank #246

Autumn is more popular, ranked #79 vs #246 for Rachel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Autumn ___

  • Autumn Rose
  • Autumn Grace
  • Autumn Jade
  • Autumn Skye
  • Autumn Claire
  • Autumn Faye

Rachel ___

  • Rachel Grace
  • Rachel Marie
  • Rachel Ann
  • Rachel Elizabeth
  • Rachel Jean
  • Rachel Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Autumn

Ivy Summer June River Wren

If you choose Rachel

Hannah Rebecca Leah Sarah Jacob

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autumn or Rachel more popular?

Autumn is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Rachel at #246 in the United States.

What do Autumn and Rachel mean?

Autumn means "the fall season" (Latin (autumnus) origin). Rachel means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew origin).

Are Autumn and Rachel boy or girl names?

Autumn is primarily a girl name. Rachel is primarily a girl name.

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