Raun

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Raun

Pronounced RAWN /ˈrɔn/Medium

Meaning: Raun is a rare one-syllable boys' name read most naturally as a spelling of Ron (from Ronald, 'ruler's counsel', Old Norse) or a trimmed form of Rowan ('little red one', Irish). It can also stand as a simple modern coinage; its origin is genuinely uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Raun is a rare one-syllable boys' name, likely a spelling of Ron or a short form of Rowan (said 'RAWN'). Its exact origin is uncertain.

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MeaningRaun is a rare one-syllable boys' name read most naturally as a spelling of Ron (from Ronald, 'ruler's counsel', Old Norse) or a trimmed form of Rowan ('little red one', Irish). It can also stand as a simple modern coinage; its origin is genuinely uncertain.

U.S. rank (1983)#4411 ↘ Falling

1983 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 129

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

Raun is an uncommon, opaque name best read as a variant of Ron (from Ronald, Old Norse 'ruler's counsel') or a clipped Rowan (Irish 'little red one'). With no clear documentation, we treat its origin as uncertain rather than assign a confident meaning.

It was always very rare, cresting in the late 1970s and never gaining ground. Raun is a genuine curiosity rather than a name with any current revival.

Did you know? Short, punchy single-syllable boy names had a small mid-century moment, and Raun fits alongside Ron, Dean and Shawn as a crisp, minimal choice.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Ron / Rowan — Likely variant of Ron/Rowan; origin uncertain

Variations

RonRawnRaune

Nicknames

Ron

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raun mean?

Raun is likely a variant of Ron or Rowan; its exact origin is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Raun?

It's said RAWN /ˈrɔn/ — one syllable.

Is Raun a boy or girl name?

Raun is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Raun?

Very rare — only lightly used even at its late-seventies peak, and scarce since.