Forest guardian or warden
Derived from the Middle English word 'raunger', this name originally referred to an officer who patrolled a royal forest or park. It evokes the image of a protector of the wilderness and is often associated with the elite Texas Rangers or park rangers.
Less common today
Ranger isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,443 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The long-suffering park ranger at Jellystone Park · The Yogi Bear Show
A mysterious bounty hunter and mentor to Stephanie Plum · One for the Money
