UK boy's name
Rean
A Japanese name meaning "lotus".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rean is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rean popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2008 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Rean. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rean ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Rean.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rean as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Rean mean?
The name Rean is believed to have originated in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran, during the Achaemenid Empire which ruled from around 550 BC to 330 BC. It is thought to be derived from the Persian word "rehan" which means "traveler" or "wanderer". This name was likely given to individuals who were known for their adventurous spirits and love of exploration.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rean can be found in the ancient Persian text, the Avesta, which is a collection of sacred Zoroastrian religious texts. In the Avesta, there is a character named Rean who is described as a wise and learned scholar.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Rean. One of the most famous was Rean the Scholar, who lived in the 9th century AD during the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. He was a renowned philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer, and was known for his contributions to the fields of algebra and geometry.
Another notable Rean was Rean the Poet, who lived in the 12th century AD during the Seljuk Empire in Persia. He was a celebrated writer and poet, known for his beautiful and intricate verses that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
In the 15th century, there was a famous Persian architect named Rean who was responsible for designing and constructing several stunning mosques and palaces in the city of Isfahan. His masterpiece was the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, which is still standing today and is considered a architectural marvel.
During the 17th century, a Kurdish prince named Rean ruled over a small principality in what is now western Iran. He was known for his just and fair rule, and for his efforts to promote education and cultural development in his region.
Finally, in the 19th century, there was a Persian poet and philosopher named Rean who was a prominent figure in the literary and intellectual circles of Tehran. He wrote extensively on topics of ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of reality, and his works are still studied and admired today.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rean over time
The chart below shows babies named Rean registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rean, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rean by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rean was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4699 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
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- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Rean: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rean in the UK right now?
In 2021, Rean was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rean most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Rean in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rean?
A Japanese name meaning "lotus".
How many people are called Rean in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Rean across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.