Rebecca

Pronunciation: [ r-uhb-EHK-uh ]

Boy Name #14,236 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rebecca is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-uhb-EHK-uh.

Parents who love the name Rebecca often also consider Rebecca, Rena, Regina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #14,236
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Rebel #3216

Nicknames

Reb Rey Rebie Rebeie

Also a Girl Name

Rebecca is also used as a girl name, ranked #342.

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Similar Names

Rebecca Rena Regina Retta Reba Rella Rennie Reta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rebecca

Is Rebecca a boy or girl name?

Rebecca is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #14236. As a girl name, it is ranked #342. Rebecca is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Rebecca?

Rebecca is pronounced r-uhb-EHK-uh.

How popular is the name Rebecca?

Rebecca is currently ranked #14236 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Rebecca?

Common nicknames for Rebecca include Reb, Rey, Rebie, and Rebeie.

Is Rebecca a common or rare name?

Rebecca is an uncommon name, ranked #14236 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rebecca

Rebecca is a boy name .

Is Rebecca a boy or girl name? Rebecca is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,236 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #342. Rebecca is more commonly used as a girl name.

Rebecca is currently ranked #14,236 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Rebecca include Reb, Rey, Rebie, and Rebeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Rebecca include Rebel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.