Rebel
Meaning
"one who resists authority, defiant"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,659
- Total SSA Count
- 65
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Reb
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"one who resists authority, defiant"
Origin: Latin
"gift of God"
Origin: Greek Theodore
Teddi is more popular, ranked #2538 vs #2659 for Rebel.
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Teddi is more popular, ranked #2538 compared to Rebel at #2659 in the United States.
Rebel means "one who resists authority, defiant" (Latin origin). Teddi means "gift of God" (Greek Theodore origin).
Rebel is primarily a girl name. Teddi is primarily a girl name.