Ramses Boy

Popularity: #843 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RAM-ses //ˈræm.sɛs//

Origin: Egyptian

Meaning: Born of Ra

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ramses has its roots in ancient Egyptian, derived from the name "Ramses," which translates to "Born of Ra" or "Ra has fashioned him." The name is composed of the elements "Ra," the ancient Egyptian sun god, and "ms," meaning "to be born." This etymology reflects the significant role of the sun god in Egyptian mythology and the importance of divine association in royal names. The name was transliterated into Greek as "Rhampsinitus" and later adapted into Latin, eventually making its way into English through historical texts and translations of ancient works.

Historically, Ramses is most famously associated with several pharaohs of ancient Egypt, particularly Ramses II, who reigned from 1279 to 1213 BCE during the Nineteenth Dynasty. He is often regarded as one of Egypt's most powerful and celebrated rulers, known for his military exploits, monumental architecture, and extensive building projects, including the temples at Abu Simbel.

The name also appears in biblical texts, where Ramses is mentioned as a city in Egypt, linking it to the narrative of the Israelites' exodus. This connection has contributed to the name's enduring legacy through various historical and religious contexts.

Culturally, the name Ramses carries connotations of strength, divinity, and leadership, resonating through centuries as a symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization's grandeur. The name's association with powerful figures in history and mythology has ensured its recognition and reverence in various cultures.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Rami" have emerged in some contexts, although the original form remains the most historically significant. Overall, Ramses encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic, historical, and cultural significance that has transcended time.

Famous people named Ramses

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Ramses II is an ancient Egyptian pharaoh best known for his monumental architecture, the Battle of Kadesh, and the Abu Simbel temples.

Fictional characters named Ramses

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Ramses is a fictional character from the novel and film The Ten Commandments. He is the Pharaoh of Egypt who opposes Moses and the liberation of the Hebrew slaves.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ramses, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RaOsirisHorusAnubisIsisNefertiti

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ramses. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RamiRamonRafaelRoccoRyderRemyRonanRufus

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ramses was first seen in the United States in 1970.

Ramses has ranked as high as #2680 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Ramses has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ramses is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ramses was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ramses.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 95 95
2024 125 125
2023 117 117
2022 104 104
2021 117 117
2020 91 91
2019 111 111
2018 120 120
2017 136 136
2016 127 127
2015 114 114
2014 98 98
2013 93 93
2012 86 86
2011 103 103
2010 108 108
2009 125 125
2008 152 152
2007 119 119
2006 120 120
2005 130 130
2004 92 92
2003 78 78
2002 92 92
2001 83 83
2000 84 84
1999 59 59
1998 46 46
1997 44 44
1996 33 33
1995 46 46
1994 30 30
1993 25 25
1992 32 32
1991 32 32
1990 34 34
1989 23 23
1988 17 17
1987 20 20
1986 18 18
1985 9 9
1984 14 14
1983 17 17
1982 13 13
1981 18 18
1980 19 19
1979 12 12
1978 13 13
1977 15 15
1976 10 10
1975 10 10
1974 12 12
1973 5 5
1972 8 8
1970 6 6

Top States for Ramses (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 27
32%
TX 20
24%
AZ 10
12%
FL 10
12%
NY 7
8%
GA 5
6%
IL 5
6%