Reason

Meaning of Reason

Reason is a unisex English name derived from the Middle English term raison, itself borrowed via Anglo-Norman from Old French and ultimately traced to the Latin ratio (“calculation, reason”). Semantically, it evokes notions of logic, clarity and intellectual rigor, positioning it as a conceptually rich choice for parents seeking a name with both modern sensibility and historical depth. Pronounced REE-zuhn (/ˈriːzən/), its concise form resists conventional diminutives, a feature that may appeal to those favoring minimalism over nicknames. In the United States, Reason has remained relatively uncommon but is on an upward trajectory—41 newborns received the name in 2024 (ranked 883rd), up from 12 in 2023—underscoring its emerging appeal in Anglo-American naming trends.