Rein
rein
US Popularity:8617
Origin:German
Meaning:Advice, counsel
Allow baby full rein with a name like this! Rein is a Germanic gender-neutral name meaning “advice” or “counsel.” It derives from the German element ragin and is sometimes spelled Reign or Rain. As a word, rein is also used to describe the straps used on a horse while riding, or in reference to a controlling influence. Whether you’re a fan of the royal family or want baby to be their own source of counsel, Rein is the way to go.
How Popular Is The Name Rein?
U.S. Births
Overall:Rein is currently #8617 in U.S. births
Boy:Rein is currently #7175 in U.S. births
Girl:Rein is currently #7525 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#7525
in 2023
+ 4472
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 260
Ancestry, Rein Family History
Behind the Name, Rein, December 2022
Name Doctor, Rein
Merriam-Webster, Rein
Collins Dictionary, Rein
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