US Popularity Rank: 3199

Origin: Egyptian

Meaning: Born of Ra

Ramses is a boy's name of Egyptian origin, meaning "born of Ra." In ancient Egypt, Ramses was the distinguished name of many pharaohs and prominent rulers. Egyptians worshipped Ra as a powerful deity who had command of the sun, the heavens, and all creation. If you want to honor your ancestral roots or bestow blessings on your little one, Ramses is a name with a real impact. You can also spell it as Ramesses or shorten it to Rami to form a cute nickname.