Rankin

Rankin Meaning & Origin

About Rankin
The name "Rankin" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "Ragnarr," meaning "warrior" or "counselor." It is a surname that was often given to someone who held a high rank or position of authority, such as a military officer or a nobleman. The name "Rankin" signifies strength, leadership, and wisdom.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rankin are male.

Rankin Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNKN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 NG K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈræŋkɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rankin in Braille

Here's how to represent Rankin in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rankin in braille

How to Spell the Name Rankin in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rankin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rankin in sign language

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