Reiner
RY-ner
Popularity
#3569
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
323
Peak Year
#32 in 2024
First Recorded
1955
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Germanic name meaning 'brave warrior' or 'army ruler'. It is derived from the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'heri' (army).
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Influential German filmmaker and playwright.
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