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Ramiro

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Pronounced rah-MEER-oh /rɑːˈmɪər.oʊ/High

Meaning: Wise judge; supreme judge; from Germanic Raginmar (ragin: counsel, power + mari: famous, renowned)Medium

In 30 seconds: A Spanish name of Germanic Visigothic origin, meaning 'wise judge' or 'supreme counsel,' from ragin (counsel) and mari (famous). Several Asturian and Leonese kings of medieval Spain bore this name.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Germanic

MeaningWise judge; supreme judge; from Germanic Raginmar (ragin: counsel, power + mari: famous, renowned)

U.S. rank (2024)#1158 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births180 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 25,728

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ramiro is a Spanish form of the Germanic Raginmar, from Visigothic elements meaning counsel/power (ragin) and famous (mari). Several medieval Iberian kings bore this name, including Ramiro I and II of Asturias and Ramiro I of Aragon.

Ramiro ranked #1158 for boys in 2024, used primarily in Hispanic communities.

Did you know? Ramiro I of Aragon (c.1006–1063) founded the Kingdom of Aragon and began the Christian Reconquista that would eventually reclaim Spain from Moorish rule over the next four centuries — making Ramiro a name with royal Reconquista heritage.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Ramiro — Germanic/Spanish etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

RamirezRamire

Nicknames

RamiRam

Famous Bearers

★Ramiro I of Aragon (1007–1063)
First King of Aragon (reigned 1035–1063), who established the Kingdom of Aragon and fought in the Reconquista. A major Iberian Christian monarch of the 11th century.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ramiro mean?

Ramiro means 'wise judge' or 'supreme counsel,' from Germanic Raginmar (ragin: counsel + mari: famous).

How do you pronounce Ramiro?

It's said rah-MEER-oh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ramiro a boy or girl name?

Ramiro is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Ramiro?

Ramiro ranked #1158 for U.S. boys in 2024.