Rand - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rand \r(a)-nd\ is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "shield". The name also developed from an Old English word for a river bank. The name is often used as a short form of Randolph and related names.

For more information, see also the related name Randall.

Baby names that sound like Rand are Randy and Randi. Other similar baby names are Land, Rad, Randl and Rane.

Rand is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rand. Click here to compare Rand with related baby names.