Rand - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rand \r(a)-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#3851 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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