Raquel
Pronunciation: [ r-uhk-EHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Raquel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 266 babies have been named Raquel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Raquel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,859 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,859
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Raquel is also used as a girl name, ranked #1068.
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About the Name Raquel
Raquel is a boy name .
Is Raquel a boy or girl name? Raquel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,859 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,068. Raquel is more commonly used as a girl name.
Raquel is currently ranked #32,859 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Raquel include Raq, Raqu, Raquy, Raquie, Ray, Raie, and Raqkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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