Ranger
RAYN-jer
Popularity
#1533
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
1,409
Peak Year
#126 in 2022
First Recorded
1958
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
This occupational surname refers to someone who tended or guarded an area of land, particularly a forest. It derives from the Old French word 'rangeor'.
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Famous Namesakes
Ranger Suárez
Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher.
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