- Gender: Masculine
- Origin: Romanian
- (RAH-resh)
Of uncertain origin or meaning, this was the byname of the Moldovan ruler, Petru Rareș (1483-1546). Rareș was the illegitimate child of Stephen the Great & Maria Răreșoaia of Hârlău, who was married to a fish merchant nicknamed Rareș. Some believe the name stems from the Romanian element rar (rare-haired; sparse hair).
It is currently the 492nd Most Popular Male Name in England & Wales, (2018).
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