Righteous

Pronunciation: [ r-EYECH-uhs ]

Boy Name #4,344 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4344, Righteous is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Righteous is a boy name, recorded for 24 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-EYECH-uhs.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,344
Total SSA Count: 24

Nicknames

Rig Riy Rigie Righie

Also a Girl Name

Righteous is also used as a girl name, ranked #27510.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Righteous

Is Righteous a boy or girl name?

Righteous is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4344. As a girl name, it is ranked #27510. Righteous is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Righteous?

Righteous is pronounced r-EYECH-uhs.

How popular is the name Righteous?

Righteous is currently ranked #4344 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Righteous?

Common nicknames for Righteous include Rig, Riy, Rigie, and Righie.

Is Righteous a common or rare name?

Righteous is an uncommon name, ranked #4344 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Righteous

Righteous is a boy name .

Is Righteous a boy or girl name? Righteous is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,344 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #27,510. Righteous is more commonly used as a boy name.

Righteous is currently ranked #4,344 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Righteous include Rig, Riy, Rigie, and Righie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.