Raed

Raed is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “leader or pioneer.” In 2024 it was given to 15 boys in the United States.

Raed at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“leader or pioneer”

About the name Raed

Raed belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “leader or pioneer” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Raed first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4392 in 1986, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 454 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Raed in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#4392 in 1986
Peak year
2022
Babies named Raed in 2024
15
Total since 1880
454

Raed in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#2228 in 2020
Babies named Raed in 2025
10
Total since 1996
106

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raed mean?

Raed means “leader or pioneer” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Raed a boy or girl name?

Raed is a boy name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Raed?

Raed comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Raed?

Raed first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #4392 in 1986, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

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