Rebel

Rebel is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 102 babies in the United States.

Rebel at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rebel

Rebel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rebel first appears in Social Security records in 1912 and has been given to 2,370 babies since 1880, including 102 in 2024.

Rebel in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Babies named Rebel in 2024
102
Total since 1880
2,370

Rebel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Babies named Rebel in 2025
6
Total since 1996
65

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rebel mean?

The meaning of Rebel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rebel a boy or girl name?

Rebel is a unisex name. In 2024, 102 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rebel?

Rebel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rebel?

Rebel is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1912 and has been given to 2,370 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].