Intellect, logic, or cause
Derived from the English word, which comes from the Old French 'raison' and Latin 'ratio'. It was used as a virtue name by Puritans in the 17th century, representing the human capacity for logical thought and discernment. Today, it serves as a rare, modern word name with a philosophical edge.
Less common today
Reason isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,996 in 2025.
19th-century American politician and California pioneer
A character representing logic in various allegorical literary works · The Romance of the Rose
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
