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Ramirez

♂ Boy

Pronounced rah-MEER-ez /rɑːˈmɪər.ez/Medium

Meaning: Ramirez is a Spanish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ramiro' — Ramiro itself being a Germanic-rooted name usually read as 'famous counsel' or 'wise and renowned'. Its use as a first name is modern, part of the surname-name trend, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname turned first name: Ramirez is Spanish for 'son of Ramiro' (said 'rah-MEER-ez') — a modern given-name use, which we note.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningRamirez is a Spanish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ramiro' — Ramiro itself being a Germanic-rooted name usually read as 'famous counsel' or 'wise and renowned'. Its use as a first name is modern, part of the surname-name trend, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13726 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819122024

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

Ramirez is a Spanish patronymic surname: the -ez ending means 'son of', so the name reads 'son of Ramiro'. Ramiro descends from a Germanic name usually glossed 'famous counsel'. As a given name it is a modern development, riding the surname-name trend and often honouring family heritage, which we note (said 'rah-MEER-ez').

It appears only rarely as a U.S. first name, against very heavy use as a surname. Rare, bold, and heritage-minded.

Did you know? Ramirez is one of the most common surnames in the Spanish-speaking world — the -ez ending simply means 'son of', so Ramirez is 'son of Ramiro'. Its first-name use is modern, part of the surname-name wave, which we note (said 'rah-MEER-ez').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ramirez — Spanish patronymic surname, 'son of Ramiro'

Variations

RamiroRamiresRamirus

Nicknames

RamRami

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ramirez mean?

Ramirez is a Spanish surname meaning 'son of Ramiro'. Ramiro itself is usually read as 'famous counsel'.

How do you pronounce Ramirez?

It's said rah-MEER-ez /rɑːˈmɪər.ez/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Ramirez a boy or girl name?

As a given name Ramirez is used for boys; it is far better known as a surname.

How popular is Ramirez?

Ramirez is a rare first name for boys in the U.S., though a very common surname.

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