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Ramses
♂ Boy
Pronounced RAM-seez /ˈræm.siːz/Low
Meaning: Born of Ra, son of Ra the sun godLow
In 30 seconds: Ramses is the ancient Egyptian name meaning born of Ra, the sun god. Borne by eleven Egyptian pharaohs, including Ramses II the Great (the most celebrated pharaoh in Egyptian history), it carries extraordinary ancient grandeur.
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MeaningBorn of Ra, son of Ra the sun god
U.S. rank (2025)#1721 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births95 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,460
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
Ramses is from Ancient Egyptian Ra-mes-su meaning born of Ra (the sun god). It was borne by eleven Egyptian pharaohs, most famously Ramses II the Great who reigned 1279-1213 BCE.
Ramses is used primarily in Hispanic communities and by parents drawn to ancient Egyptian heritage.
Did you know? Ramses II (1303-1213 BCE) reigned for 66 years, built Abu Simbel, and is believed by many scholars to be the pharaoh of the biblical Exodus. His colossal statues stand throughout Egypt and his legacy is unmatched in ancient history.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
RamessesRamessesRamessesRamessess
Nicknames
Ram
Famous Bearers
- ★Ramses II (1303-1213 BCE)Pharaoh of Egypt known as Ramesses the Great, who reigned 66 years and built the temples at Abu Simbel
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Frequently Asked
What does Ramses mean?
Born of Ra, son of Ra the sun god
How do you pronounce Ramses?
Ramses is pronounced RAM-seez.
What is the origin of Ramses?
Ramses comes from Egyptian, Ancient.
What names are similar to Ramses?
Similar names include pharaoh, achilles, leonidas.