US Popularity:10866
Origin:British
Meaning:Red paddock
Rudyard is a masculine name with oh-so-British vibes, meaning “red paddock.” A dapper contender in the quest for baby’s name, Rudyard steps up to the line as a sophisticated appellation worthy of a spiffy gent. This high-minded title’s roots span as deep as Old English, originally a place name for settlements throughout England. Rudyard offers a genuinely rare name for baby, with less than five US babies gifted the title in 2021. English poet and Jungle Book author Rudyard Kipling solidifies Rudyard’s identity as a prim and proper appellation, with elements of intellect and adventure.

Famous People Named Rudyard

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  • Rudyard Kipling
    Poet

Rudyard Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1989
#16414
in 1989
- 1050
from 1980
In comparison to the previous year's data
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