Ram — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Ram

Ram is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “high.” In 2024 it was given to 69 boys in the United States.

Ram at a glance

Gender: Boy name
Origin: Biblical & Christian
Meaning: “high”
Also spelled: Rama

About the name Ram

Ram belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “high” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Rama.

In the United States, Ram first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2144 in 2024, and in 2024 69 babies received the name — 1,074 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ram in US records

First recorded (US): 1970
Best US rank: #2144 in 2024
Peak year: 2024
Babies named Ram in 2024: 69
Total since 1880: 1,074

Spellings & short forms

Rama

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ram mean?

Ram means “high” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ram a boy or girl name?

Ram is a boy name. In 2024, 69 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ram?

Ram comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition. It is also spelled Rama.

How popular is the name Ram?

Ram first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #2144 in 2024, and 69 babies were given the name in 2024.

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