Rayner
RAIN-er
Popularity
#4282
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
342
Peak Year
#25 in 2024
First Recorded
1918
Style
Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A masculine given name and surname of Germanic origin, derived from 'ragin' meaning 'counsel' and 'heri' meaning 'army', thus signifying 'army counselor'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Rainer Maria Rilke
Austrian poet considered one of the most lyrically intense German-language poets.
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
German film director, screenwriter, and actor, a leading figure of New German Cinema.
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