The baby name Ranfrew is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Ran-froo".
Ranfrew is Scottish in Origin.
Ranfrew is a Scottish name that means "fort on the hill" or "fortress on the hill". The name is derived from the Old English words "hring" meaning "ring" or "circle" and "friĆ°" meaning "peace". The name is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the area around the town of Renfrew in the west central Lowlands.
The name Ranfrew has a strong masculine association, although it can be used for both boys and girls. The pronunciation of Ranfrew is RAN-froo. The name is not very common and is not currently ranked in the top 1000 baby names in the United States.
The components of the name Ranfrew are "ring" and "friĆ°". "Ring" is a common element in many Old English place names, referring to a circular or rounded feature in the landscape. "FriĆ°" refers to peace or safety, suggesting that the original fortification was built for defensive purposes. The name has a long history, dating back to the early Middle Ages, and is still used today in Scotland and other parts of the world.