Rand \r(a)-nd\ as a boy's name is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Rand is "shield". The name also developed from an Old English word for a river bank. The name is often used as a short form of Randolph and related names.

For more information, see also the related name Randall.

Baby names that sound like Rand are Randy and Randi. Other similar baby names are Land, Rad, Randl and Rane.