What origin is the name Rhun?

Rhun comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Rhun a popular name?

Rhun is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Rhun does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Rhun?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Rhun — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Rhun

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rhun

Rhun

Boy

irish

1 syllable

Rhun is an irish boy's name meaning "Rhun means 'grand,' connecting your child to a legendary figure and suggesting a noble, impressive presence.".

The meaning of Rhun is "Rhun means 'grand,' connecting your child to a legendary figure and suggesting a noble, impressive presence." — a boy name of irish origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rhun means 'grand,' connecting your child to a legendary figure and suggesting a noble, impressive presence.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Rhun

Very rare in US records

What does Rhun mean?

Rhun is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Rhun means 'grand,' connecting your child to a legendary figure and suggesting a noble, impressive presence.".

Is Rhun a rare name?

Yes. Rhun does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Rhun

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Rhun

Rhun means "Rhun means 'grand,' connecting your child to a legendary figure and suggesting a noble, impressive presence." — these names share that spirit.