Rebecca
Baby name — meaning, origin & popularity
Girls
Starts with the letter R
3 syllables
7 letters
About the name Rebecca
Rebecca is a beautiful baby name. Below you'll find its likely gender, origin patterns, syllable structure and a curated list of similar names — everything you need to decide if Rebecca is the right fit for your baby.
Quick stats
- Typically used for
- Girls
- Popularity
- Moderately common
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rebecca mean?
Meanings vary by culture and history. Rebecca is most commonly associated with positive qualities — explore our app with your partner to dive deeper.
Is Rebecca a popular baby name?
Popularity changes by year and country. Use our directory to compare Rebecca with thousands of other names.
What names are similar to Rebecca?
Look at our 'Similar names' section above for ideas that share the same starting letter or feel.