Rebel

Rebel Meaning & Origin

About Rebel
The name "Rebel" is derived from the English word meaning someone who resists or defies authority or convention. As a name, it often symbolizes a person who is independent, nonconformist, and unafraid to challenge societal norms or expectations. It can also represent a spirit of rebellion, individuality, and a desire for freedom.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Rebel is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 34.47% and females 65.53%, based on recent birth statistics.

Rebel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -43.24% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH0 B EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rebel in Braille

Here's how to represent Rebel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rebel in braille

How to Spell the Name Rebel in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rebel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rebel in sign language

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