Rice
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Powerful
- Origin
- Anglo
Rice Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 287 baby boys have been named Rice. The name peaked in 1919 with 15 US births that year (rank #2134).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Rice
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4-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rice's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.
Quick Facts About Rice
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys | Fiery. | Male | Welsh |
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