Deciding warrior or army counsel
Rayner is derived from the Germanic name Raginhari, composed of the elements 'ragin' (counsel or advice) and 'hari' (army). It was introduced to England by the Normans and has a long history as a surname before its occasional use as a given name.
Less common today
Rayner isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,092 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist
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