US Popularity:6319
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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Bethel Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Bethel is currently #2417 on The Bump
Boy:Bethel is currently #1357 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Bethel is currently #1675 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Bethel is currently #6319 in U.S. births
Girl:Bethel is currently #3628 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#3628
in 2023
+ 24
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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