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Rice

Pronunciation: [ r-EYES ]

Boy Name #27,929 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rice is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-EYES.

Parents who love the name Rice often also consider Rita, Rilla, Rillie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,929
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Richard #232 Ricardo #376 Ricky #830 Rico #1698 Richie #1791 Rickey #2803 Rick #2948 Rich #3984

Similar Names

Rita Rilla Rillie Richard Riley Rich Richmond Rinda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rice

Is Rice a boy or girl name?

Rice is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Rice?

Rice is pronounced r-EYES.

How popular is the name Rice?

Rice is currently ranked #27929 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Rice a common or rare name?

Rice is an uncommon name, ranked #27929 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rice

Rice is a boy name .

Rice is currently ranked #27,929 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Rice include Richard, Ricardo, Ricky, Rico, Richie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.