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Rune

Pronunciation
[Rune]
Gender
Male
Meaning
A Rune
Origin
English
Rune is a boy's name of Old Norse origin, and the meaning of Rune is "secret". Rune is from the ancient symbols used in magic, and it has an aura of mystery.

Rune Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 623 baby boys have been named Rune. The name peaked in 2024 with 82 US births that year (rank #1925). In 2024, ranked #1925 nationally.

Top States for Rune

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rune births are: California (38), Arizona (5), Texas (5).

Other English-Origin Names Like Rune

If you like Rune's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →

4-Letter Names Starting with R

Names with Rune's exact length and starting letter: Raad, Rabi, Radi, Radu, Raed.

Quick Facts About Rune

5,642
English baby names in our dictionary
3,391
English male names
114
4-letter R-names in our dictionary
575
R-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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