Ranger Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ranger Name at a Glance

Name	Ranger
Meaning	Ward of the forest.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ranger Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ranger means “Ward of the forest”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ranger Name Origin

Our database records Ranger under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ranger a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ranger is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ranger

When considering Ranger for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.