Gender: Unisex
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Real, sincere, genuine
Pronunciation: Ree-uhl, /ˈriəl/, R IY L
Popularity Rank: #5,679
Derived from the Latin word 'realis', meaning 'real' or 'actual'. It can also be used in reference to a sincere and genuine individual.
The name Real is of Latin origin and means Real, sincere, genuine. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Real is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Ree-uhl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈriəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R IY L
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Real is recorded 10,119 times globally, ranking it as the 5,679th most common name worldwide.
Real is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,145 occurrences, making it the 2,662th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Real is found among 1 in every 694 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,662 | 1 : 1,580 |
| Nigeria | #1,219 | 1 : 1,154 |
| Saudi Arabia | #5,082 | 1 : 5,457 |
| South Africa | #3,308 | 1 : 4,634 |
| Algeria | #2,311 | 1 : 2,677 |
| Morocco | #2,489 | 1 : 2,189 |
| Bangladesh | #993 | 1 : 1,099 |
| Egypt | #6,135 | 1 : 5,623 |
| Malaysia | #3,626 | 1 : 5,872 |
| Italy | #4,396 | 1 : 3,573 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Real from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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