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Wraith

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAYTH /ˈreɪθ/Medium

Meaning: Wraith is an English/Scots word for 'a ghost; an apparition,' of uncertain older origin. As a given name it is a bold, edgy word-name, boosted by gaming use, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A shadowy word name: Wraith means 'a ghost; a spectre' (said 'RAYTH'). Edgy, bold, and a bit gamer-cool.
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Origin LowEnglish, Scots
MeaningWraith is an English/Scots word for 'a ghost; an apparition,' of uncertain older origin. As a given name it is a bold, edgy word-name, boosted by gaming use, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#10823 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420032024

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

Wraith is an English/Scots word for 'a ghost; an apparition,' its deeper origin uncertain. As a given name it reads as edgy and dramatic, boosted by gaming (a well-known Apex Legends character), which we note (said 'RAYTH').

In the U.S. it appears rarely and recently. Rare, edgy, and dramatic.

Did you know? Wraith names a ghost or spectral figure — a bold, edgy word-name lifted by its use in gaming, which we note (said 'RAYTH').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Wraith — English/Scots word 'ghost'; gaming use

Variations

WraytheRayth

Nicknames

Ray

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wraith mean?

Wraith is an English/Scots word for 'a ghost; an apparition,' used as a bold modern name; deeper origin uncertain.

How do you pronounce Wraith?

It's said RAYTH /ˈreɪθ/ — one syllable.

Is Wraith a boy or girl name?

Wraith is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Wraith?

Wraith is a rare name in the U.S.

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