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Radnor

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAD-nor /ˈræd.nɔr/Medium

Meaning: From the Welsh place-and-surname Radnor (Radnorshire), from Old English read ('red') + ora ('bank; slope'), 'at the red slope.' A place-name surname.Low

In 30 seconds: A place-and-surname name: Radnor means 'at the red slope' (said 'RAD-nor'). Rugged and Welsh.
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningFrom the Welsh place-and-surname Radnor (Radnorshire), from Old English read ('red') + ora ('bank; slope'), 'at the red slope.' A place-name surname.
U.S. rank (2025)#11681 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520212025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Radnor is a Welsh place-and-surname (Radnorshire), from Old English read ('red') + ora ('bank; slope'), 'at the red slope.' A sturdy place-name pick. Rare as a first name (said 'RAD-nor').

It appears rarely in the U.S. as a first name. Rare, place-based, and rugged.

Did you know? Radnor comes from the Welsh county of Radnorshire, 'at the red bank or slope' (read 'red' + ora 'slope') — a place-name turned surname (said 'RAD-nor').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Radnor — Welsh place/surname 'red slope'

Variations

RadnourRadnerRadnorr

Nicknames

RadNor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Radnor mean?

Radnor is a Welsh place-and-surname (Radnorshire), 'at the red bank or slope.'

How do you pronounce Radnor?

It's said RAD-nor /ˈræd.nɔr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Radnor a boy or girl name?

Radnor is a boy's name.

How popular is Radnor?

Radnor is rare in the U.S. as a first name.

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