Rand
Rand: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rand
- A diminutive of the male given names Randall and Randolph.
Etymology
From Afrikaans rand, from English rand; compare English rand.
How popular is Rand?
Since 1880, 141 girls and 2,960 boys in the U.S. have been named Rand (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8862 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #656 in 1952. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rand
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Sibling name ideas for Rand
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Rand FAQ
What does the name Rand mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Randall and Randolph. From Afrikaans rand, from English rand; compare English rand.
How popular is the name Rand?
Since 1880, 141 girls and 2,960 boys in the U.S. have been named Rand (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8862 in 2014. Its highest rank for boys was #656 in 1952. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rand a boy or girl name?
Rand is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 141 girls and 2,960 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.