US Popularity:5546
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:House of God
Bethel is a gender-neutral name with religious roots. It stems from Hebrew origins and means "house of God." In the Bible, Bethel was the placename given to the spot where Abraham built an altar. This gentle title has a soft, soothing quality, much like the more popular Bethany or Beth. Though it is a historic name that goes back centuries, Bethel is a rare find in modern times, making it a unique choice for baby!
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How Popular Is The Name Bethel?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Bethel is currently #1963 on The Bump
Boy:Bethel is currently #1106 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Bethel is currently #1360 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Bethel is currently #5546 in U.S. births
Boy:Bethel is currently #10867 in U.S. births
Girl:Bethel is currently #3406 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#3406
in 2025
+ 239
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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