Rochel vs Samaria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rochel

Girl #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Yiddish Ashkenazi Jewish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,696
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rochi, Rochie

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Samaria

Girl #1,718 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"watch mountain, guardian"

Origin: Hebrew Shomron

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,718
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Rochel Rank #1,696
Samaria Rank #1,718

Rochel is more popular, ranked #1696 vs #1718 for Samaria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rochel ___

  • Rochel Leah
  • Rochel Devorah
  • Rochel Miriam
  • Rochel Gittel
  • Rochel Esther

Samaria ___

  • Samaria Grace
  • Samaria Joy
  • Samaria Faith
  • Samaria Hope
  • Samaria Rose
  • Samaria Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rochel

Leah Devorah Rivka Yitzchak Moshe

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rochel or Samaria more popular?

Rochel is more popular, ranked #1696 compared to Samaria at #1718 in the United States.

What do Rochel and Samaria mean?

Rochel means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Rochel and Samaria boy or girl names?

Rochel is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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