Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, German
Meaning: Secret or whisper, Secret Lore
Pronunciation: roon, ruːn, R UW N
Popularity Rank: #12,889
Rune is a name derived from the Old Norse word 'runa', meaning 'secret' or 'whisper'. It is also associated with the ancient alphabet used by various Germanic people, known as the runic alphabet.
The name Rune is of Germanic, German origin and means Secret or whisper, Secret Lore. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rune is commonly found in Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and 58 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: roon
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ruːn
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R UW N
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Rune is recorded 3,671 times globally, ranking it as the 12,889th most common name worldwide.
Rune is most prevalent in Norway, with 1,617 occurrences, making it the 17th most popular name in the country.
In Norway, the name Rune is found among 1 in every 49 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #17 | 1 : 49 |
| Denmark | #136 | 1 : 98 |
| Belgium | #1,218 | 1 : 740 |
| Sweden | #415 | 1 : 277 |
| United States of America | #24,464 | 1 : 29,658 |
| Finland | #1,817 | 1 : 2,476 |
| Germany | #6,880 | 1 : 7,802 |
| Netherlands | #7,976 | 1 : 8,623 |
| United Kingdom | #14,620 | 1 : 18,273 |
| South Africa | #34,972 | 1 : 106,586 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rune from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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