Rune - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rune \r(u)-ne\ is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "secret". Runes were the alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples from the third to the 13th century. They have an aura of mystery as they were translated only recently. Not related to the similar-sounding Roone.

Baby names that sound like Rune are Rane and Rene. Other similar baby names are June, Rube and Tune.

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