Wise army or deciding warrior
Ranier is a variant of the Germanic name Rainier, composed of the elements 'ragin' (counsel/advice) and 'heri' (army). It shares the same etymological roots as the more common name Rayner and the French form Rainier. Historically, it conveys a sense of strategic leadership and military strength.
Less common today
Ranier isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,648 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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