Rachel vs Rose

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Rose

Girl #115 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"type of red or pink flowering plant"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Italian German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#115
Total SSA Count
2,376
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rosie, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rachel Rank #246
Rose Rank #115

Rose is more popular, ranked #115 vs #246 for Rachel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rachel ___

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

Rose ___

  • Rose Marie
  • Rose Eleanor
  • Rose Beatrice
  • Rose Josephine
  • Rose Amelia
  • Rose Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rachel

Hannah Rebecca Leah Sarah Jacob

If you choose Rose

Violet Lily George Henry Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rachel or Rose more popular?

Rose is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Rachel at #246 in the United States.

What do Rachel and Rose mean?

Rachel means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew origin). Rose means "type of red or pink flowering plant" (Germanic origin).

Are Rachel and Rose boy or girl names?

Rachel is primarily a girl name. Rose is primarily a girl name.

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