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Righteous Pronunciation

Righteous is 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 (2024)#4390 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 244

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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

How do you pronounce Righteous?

Righteous is pronounced RY-chəs (/ˈraɪ.tʃəs/). Press play above to hear Righteous said aloud.

How do you say Righteous?

Righteous is said RY-chəs (/ˈraɪ.tʃəs/). Press play above to hear Righteous said aloud.

What does the name Righteous mean?

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

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.