Rochel
Meaning
“Yiddish variant of Rachel, Hebrew for 'ewe'”
Sources list Rochel among the forms of Rachel (Yiddish).
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Rochel peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
See popularity in Brazil
Popularity in Brazil
48 people · the #68,557 first name in Brazil · median age 29
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Rochel
Most people given the name Rochel in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Rochel deep dive
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