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Righteous

♂ Boy

Pronounced RY-chəs /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/High

Meaning: From the word righteous — Old English rihtwis, 'right, just, morally upright'Medium

In 30 seconds: Upright and bold: Righteous is the virtue-name for moral uprightness and justice. Strong, devout, and distinctive (popular in faith-filled families).
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the word righteous — Old English rihtwis, 'right, just, morally upright'
U.S. rank (2025)#3568 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 276

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520012025

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

Righteous comes from the word righteous — Old English rihtwis, 'right, just, morally upright'. A bold, devout virtue word-name, especially popular in faith-filled and Nigerian families.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, morally-upright at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Righteous, from Old English rihtwis ('right, just'), means 'morally upright, virtuous' — a bold, devout word-name, especially in Christian and Nigerian families.
Overall data confidence 60%
Oxford English Dictionary — righteous — word origin

Variations

Righteousness

Nicknames

Rye

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Righteous mean?

Righteous is the word for 'morally upright, just, virtuous' (Old English rihtwis).

How do you pronounce Righteous?

It's said RY-chəs /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Righteous a boy or girl name?

Righteous is mainly a boy's name.

How popular is Righteous?

Righteous is a very rare name in the U.S.

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