Rader is a male name with American and British English pronunciations, both pronounced as RAY-der (/reɪˈdər/). This name has associations with strength and adventure. Although not very common, Rader has been used as a given name for boys in the United States. In recent years, it has seen a slight increase in popularity, with 5 occurrences in 2021. The highest ranking for Rader was in 1934 when it reached the position of 3277. Variations of this name include Radar.