Rice
rice
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
287
Peak Year
#15 in 1919
First Recorded
1880
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Rice is an English surname derived from a given name, a short form of Richard, meaning 'powerful ruler'. It can also refer to the grain.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Rice University
Prominent research university in Houston, Texas.
John R. Rice
American Baptist evangelist and founder of Bob Jones University.
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