US Popularity Rank: 10543

Origin: British

Meaning: Of raison; Reasoning, understanding

Reason is a masculine name of Old French and Middle English origin that truthfully speaks for itself. Coming from the French word raison, it means “reasoning” or “understanding.” Baby is going to have so much room to learn more about the world around them. If you want to inspire them to reach for truth and meaning, no matter what their favorite subject is, the name Reason is sure to do the trick.