Having a Baby Boy? These Names Are Perfect If Your Surname is Rec.
(Click here to see the same list for girls)
One of the most important aspects of naming your baby? Making sure the name goes well with your surname. Did you know that there are "rules" that can be applied to find a name that sounds good with your last name?
What You Get When You Take Poetry and Combine With Computer Science
Unlike other baby name charts that overwhelm you with endless alphabetical lists and the 100 most popular names last year, we've scanned through tens of thousands of names and based on a set of rules identified the names that will go really well with Rec.
The lists here are sorted by popularity (2014), but you'll quickly notice that it isn't a traditional top chart of popular names.
We've Analyzed Rec And Applied The Following Rules...
Repeating soundsRepeating sounds in a first and last name are more pleasing. We're only showing names with one or more of the following letters: R, E, C.
Syllable count and rhythm
You should generally avoid the same number of syllables in the first and last name. Rec is a 1 syllable surname. We have removed all baby names with 1 syllables.
Ending letter
We've removed all baby names ending with the letters r and c. This will create better rythm and flow.
Length
Short names typically go well with long surnames, and vice versa. We've analyzed over 150,000 surnames and the surname Rec is a short last name. We're not showing names with 3 (or fewer) letters.
Alliteration
Alliterative names - with first and last names starting with the same letter/sound - is a subject that many people have strong feelings about. You either love them or hate them and we've therefor created a separate list with alliterative names.
Assonance
Assonance takes place when two or more words close to one another repeat the same vowel sound. Assonance is primarily used in poetry in order to add rhythm. By repeating vowel sounds in a first and last name you can create a name with nice rythm.
We've created a separate assonance top chart matching vowels and vowel sounds in Rec.
Consonance
Consonance refers to repetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase. This repetition often takes place in quick succession such as in pitter, patter. It is classified as a literary term used in both poetry as well as prose. By repeating consonants in a first and last name you can create a name with nice rythm.
We've created a separate consonance top chart matching consonants in Rec.
Gender
You're currently viewing baby boy names. (Click here to see the same list for girls. )
Okay, You Ready? 100 Perfect Boy Baby Names If Your Last Name is Rec...
| 2014 rank | Name | Born in 2014 | How frequent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jacob Rec | 16,712 | 1 in 220 |
| 6 | Ethan Rec | 15,619 | 1 in 235 |
| 7 | Michael Rec | 15,323 | 1 in 240 |
| 10 | Daniel Rec | 13,829 | 1 in 265 |
| 11 | Elijah Rec | 13,694 | 1 in 268 |
| 12 | Benjamin Rec | 13,687 | 1 in 268 |
| 14 | Aiden Rec | 13,296 | 1 in 276 |
| 15 | Jayden Rec | 12,878 | 1 in 285 |
| 16 | Matthew Rec | 12,809 | 1 in 287 |
| 17 | Jackson Rec | 12,121 | 1 in 303 |
| 19 | Lucas Rec | 12,078 | 1 in 304 |
| 20 | Joseph Rec | 11,995 | 1 in 306 |
| 22 | Andrew Rec | 11,069 | 1 in 332 |
| 23 | Samuel Rec | 10,859 | 1 in 338 |
| 24 | Gabriel Rec | 10,826 | 1 in 339 |
| 33 | Henry Rec | 9,350 | 1 in 393 |
| 34 | Sebastian Rec | 9,237 | 1 in 397 |
| 35 | Caleb Rec | 9,143 | 1 in 401 |
| 36 | Owen Rec | 9,100 | 1 in 403 |
| 42 | Christian Rec | 8,388 | 1 in 438 |
| 45 | Levi Rec | 7,958 | 1 in 461 |
| 49 | Eli Rec | 7,428 | 1 in 494 |
| 50 | Aaron Rec | 7,334 | 1 in 500 |
| 53 | Cameron Rec | 7,013 | 1 in 523 |
| 55 | Jordan Rec | 6,810 | 1 in 539 |
| 56 | Jeremiah Rec | 6,780 | 1 in 541 |
| 57 | Nicholas Rec | 6,713 | 1 in 547 |
| 58 | Evan Rec | 6,667 | 1 in 550 |
| 59 | Adrian Rec | 6,659 | 1 in 551 |
| 61 | Robert Rec | 6,572 | 1 in 558 |
| 62 | Brayden Rec | 6,539 | 1 in 561 |
| 63 | Grayson Rec | 6,532 | 1 in 562 |
| 65 | Colton Rec | 6,339 | 1 in 579 |
| 67 | Angel Rec | 6,255 | 1 in 587 |
| 70 | Kevin Rec | 5,859 | 1 in 626 |
| 71 | Brandon Rec | 5,804 | 1 in 632 |
| 74 | Ayden Rec | 5,586 | 1 in 657 |
| 82 | Zachary Rec | 5,137 | 1 in 714 |
| 83 | Easton Rec | 4,961 | 1 in 740 |
| 87 | Lincoln Rec | 4,785 | 1 in 767 |
| 89 | Bentley Rec | 4,722 | 1 in 777 |
| 90 | Kayden Rec | 4,691 | 1 in 782 |
| 91 | Carson Rec | 4,580 | 1 in 801 |
| 92 | Brody Rec | 4,297 | 1 in 854 |
| 94 | Nathaniel Rec | 4,257 | 1 in 862 |
| 97 | Leo Rec | 3,936 | 1 in 932 |
| 100 | Camden Rec | 3,872 | 1 in 948 |
| 101 | Tristan Rec | 3,872 | 1 in 948 |
| 103 | Elias Rec | 3,751 | 1 in 978 |
| 104 | Vincent Rec | 3,744 | 1 in 980 |
| 106 | Mateo Rec | 3,704 | 1 in 991 |
| 107 | Maxwell Rec | 3,703 | 1 in 991 |
| 109 | Micah Rec | 3,612 | 1 in 1,016 |
| 111 | Jesus Rec | 3,504 | 1 in 1,047 |
| 113 | Roman Rec | 3,435 | 1 in 1,068 |
| 114 | Leonardo Rec | 3,431 | 1 in 1,070 |
| 117 | Carlos Rec | 3,402 | 1 in 1,079 |
| 118 | Bryson Rec | 3,397 | 1 in 1,080 |
| 119 | Ezra Rec | 3,372 | 1 in 1,088 |
| 120 | Brantley Rec | 3,322 | 1 in 1,105 |
| 121 | Braxton Rec | 3,320 | 1 in 1,105 |
| 122 | Declan Rec | 3,299 | 1 in 1,113 |
| 124 | Kaiden Rec | 3,247 | 1 in 1,130 |
| 126 | Theodore Rec | 3,191 | 1 in 1,150 |
| 127 | Harrison Rec | 3,184 | 1 in 1,153 |
| 128 | Alex Rec | 3,159 | 1 in 1,162 |
| 129 | Diego Rec | 3,154 | 1 in 1,164 |
| 130 | Wesley Rec | 3,112 | 1 in 1,179 |
| 133 | Greyson Rec | 3,022 | 1 in 1,214 |
| 134 | George Rec | 2,988 | 1 in 1,228 |
| 136 | Weston Rec | 2,944 | 1 in 1,247 |
| 140 | Colin Rec | 2,869 | 1 in 1,279 |
| 141 | Richard Rec | 2,857 | 1 in 1,285 |
| 142 | Hayden Rec | 2,851 | 1 in 1,287 |
| 144 | Steven Rec | 2,778 | 1 in 1,321 |
| 145 | Axel Rec | 2,777 | 1 in 1,322 |
| 146 | Miguel Rec | 2,737 | 1 in 1,341 |
| 147 | Kaleb Rec | 2,734 | 1 in 1,342 |
| 149 | Preston Rec | 2,705 | 1 in 1,357 |
| 153 | Patrick Rec | 2,658 | 1 in 1,381 |
| 156 | Emmett Rec | 2,623 | 1 in 1,399 |
| 157 | Alejandro Rec | 2,593 | 1 in 1,415 |
| 158 | Marcus Rec | 2,592 | 1 in 1,416 |
| 159 | Jameson Rec | 2,575 | 1 in 1,425 |
| 160 | Edward Rec | 2,567 | 1 in 1,430 |
| 164 | Abel Rec | 2,551 | 1 in 1,439 |
| 165 | Emmanuel Rec | 2,548 | 1 in 1,440 |
| 166 | Bennett Rec | 2,525 | 1 in 1,454 |
| 167 | Everett Rec | 2,520 | 1 in 1,456 |
| 168 | Brian Rec | 2,510 | 1 in 1,462 |
| 169 | Jeremy Rec | 2,506 | 1 in 1,465 |
| 171 | Kaden Rec | 2,440 | 1 in 1,504 |
| 172 | Jaden Rec | 2,433 | 1 in 1,508 |
| 173 | Riley Rec | 2,429 | 1 in 1,511 |
| 179 | Malachi Rec | 2,352 | 1 in 1,560 |
| 180 | Abraham Rec | 2,351 | 1 in 1,561 |
| 181 | Ezekiel Rec | 2,347 | 1 in 1,564 |
| 182 | Calvin Rec | 2,319 | 1 in 1,583 |
| 184 | Bradley Rec | 2,308 | 1 in 1,590 |
| 185 | Luca Rec | 2,291 | 1 in 1,602 |
Assonance (Names containing vowels found in surname)
Assonance takes place when two or more words close to one another repeat the same vowel sound. Assonance is primarily used in poetry in order to add rhythm. By repeating vowel sounds in a first and last name you can create a name with nice rythm.| 2014 rank | Name | Born in 2014 | How frequent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ethan Rec | 15,619 | 1 in 235 |
| 7 | Michael Rec | 15,323 | 1 in 240 |
| 10 | Daniel Rec | 13,829 | 1 in 265 |
| 11 | Elijah Rec | 13,694 | 1 in 268 |
| 12 | Benjamin Rec | 13,687 | 1 in 268 |
| 14 | Aiden Rec | 13,296 | 1 in 276 |
| 15 | Jayden Rec | 12,878 | 1 in 285 |
| 16 | Matthew Rec | 12,809 | 1 in 287 |
| 20 | Joseph Rec | 11,995 | 1 in 306 |
| 22 | Andrew Rec | 11,069 | 1 in 332 |
| 23 | Samuel Rec | 10,859 | 1 in 338 |
| 24 | Gabriel Rec | 10,826 | 1 in 339 |
| 33 | Henry Rec | 9,350 | 1 in 393 |
| 34 | Sebastian Rec | 9,237 | 1 in 397 |
| 35 | Caleb Rec | 9,143 | 1 in 401 |
| 36 | Owen Rec | 9,100 | 1 in 403 |
| 45 | Levi Rec | 7,958 | 1 in 461 |
| 49 | Eli Rec | 7,428 | 1 in 494 |
| 53 | Cameron Rec | 7,013 | 1 in 523 |
| 56 | Jeremiah Rec | 6,780 | 1 in 541 |
| 58 | Evan Rec | 6,667 | 1 in 550 |
| 61 | Robert Rec | 6,572 | 1 in 558 |
| 62 | Brayden Rec | 6,539 | 1 in 561 |
| 67 | Angel Rec | 6,255 | 1 in 587 |
| 70 | Kevin Rec | 5,859 | 1 in 626 |
| 74 | Ayden Rec | 5,586 | 1 in 657 |
| 83 | Easton Rec | 4,961 | 1 in 740 |
| 89 | Bentley Rec | 4,722 | 1 in 777 |
| 90 | Kayden Rec | 4,691 | 1 in 782 |
| 94 | Nathaniel Rec | 4,257 | 1 in 862 |
| 97 | Leo Rec | 3,936 | 1 in 932 |
| 100 | Camden Rec | 3,872 | 1 in 948 |
| 103 | Elias Rec | 3,751 | 1 in 978 |
| 104 | Vincent Rec | 3,744 | 1 in 980 |
| 106 | Mateo Rec | 3,704 | 1 in 991 |
| 107 | Maxwell Rec | 3,703 | 1 in 991 |
| 111 | Jesus Rec | 3,504 | 1 in 1,047 |
| 114 | Leonardo Rec | 3,431 | 1 in 1,070 |
| 119 | Ezra Rec | 3,372 | 1 in 1,088 |
| 120 | Brantley Rec | 3,322 | 1 in 1,105 |
| 122 | Declan Rec | 3,299 | 1 in 1,113 |
| 124 | Kaiden Rec | 3,247 | 1 in 1,130 |
| 126 | Theodore Rec | 3,191 | 1 in 1,150 |
| 128 | Alex Rec | 3,159 | 1 in 1,162 |
| 129 | Diego Rec | 3,154 | 1 in 1,164 |
| 130 | Wesley Rec | 3,112 | 1 in 1,179 |
| 133 | Greyson Rec | 3,022 | 1 in 1,214 |
| 134 | George Rec | 2,988 | 1 in 1,228 |
| 136 | Weston Rec | 2,944 | 1 in 1,247 |
| 142 | Hayden Rec | 2,851 | 1 in 1,287 |
Consonance (Names containing consonants found in surname)
Consonance refers to repetitive sounds produced by consonants within a sentence or phrase. This repetition often takes place in quick succession such as in pitter, patter. It is classified as a literary term used in both poetry as well as prose. By repeating consonants in a first and last name you can create a name with nice rythm.| 2014 rank | Name | Born in 2014 | How frequent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jacob Rec | 16,712 | 1 in 220 |
| 7 | Michael Rec | 15,323 | 1 in 240 |
| 17 | Jackson Rec | 12,121 | 1 in 303 |
| 19 | Lucas Rec | 12,078 | 1 in 304 |
| 22 | Andrew Rec | 11,069 | 1 in 332 |
| 24 | Gabriel Rec | 10,826 | 1 in 339 |
| 33 | Henry Rec | 9,350 | 1 in 393 |
| 35 | Caleb Rec | 9,143 | 1 in 401 |
| 42 | Christian Rec | 8,388 | 1 in 438 |
| 50 | Aaron Rec | 7,334 | 1 in 500 |
| 53 | Cameron Rec | 7,013 | 1 in 523 |
| 55 | Jordan Rec | 6,810 | 1 in 539 |
| 56 | Jeremiah Rec | 6,780 | 1 in 541 |
| 57 | Nicholas Rec | 6,713 | 1 in 547 |
| 59 | Adrian Rec | 6,659 | 1 in 551 |
| 61 | Robert Rec | 6,572 | 1 in 558 |
| 62 | Brayden Rec | 6,539 | 1 in 561 |
| 63 | Grayson Rec | 6,532 | 1 in 562 |
| 65 | Colton Rec | 6,339 | 1 in 579 |
| 71 | Brandon Rec | 5,804 | 1 in 632 |
| 82 | Zachary Rec | 5,137 | 1 in 714 |
| 87 | Lincoln Rec | 4,785 | 1 in 767 |
| 91 | Carson Rec | 4,580 | 1 in 801 |
| 92 | Brody Rec | 4,297 | 1 in 854 |
| 101 | Tristan Rec | 3,872 | 1 in 948 |
| 100 | Camden Rec | 3,872 | 1 in 948 |
| 104 | Vincent Rec | 3,744 | 1 in 980 |
| 109 | Micah Rec | 3,612 | 1 in 1,016 |
| 113 | Roman Rec | 3,435 | 1 in 1,068 |
| 114 | Leonardo Rec | 3,431 | 1 in 1,070 |
| 117 | Carlos Rec | 3,402 | 1 in 1,079 |
| 118 | Bryson Rec | 3,397 | 1 in 1,080 |
| 119 | Ezra Rec | 3,372 | 1 in 1,088 |
| 120 | Brantley Rec | 3,322 | 1 in 1,105 |
| 121 | Braxton Rec | 3,320 | 1 in 1,105 |
| 122 | Declan Rec | 3,299 | 1 in 1,113 |
| 126 | Theodore Rec | 3,191 | 1 in 1,150 |
| 127 | Harrison Rec | 3,184 | 1 in 1,153 |
| 133 | Greyson Rec | 3,022 | 1 in 1,214 |
| 134 | George Rec | 2,988 | 1 in 1,228 |
| 140 | Colin Rec | 2,869 | 1 in 1,279 |
| 141 | Richard Rec | 2,857 | 1 in 1,285 |
| 149 | Preston Rec | 2,705 | 1 in 1,357 |
| 153 | Patrick Rec | 2,658 | 1 in 1,381 |
| 157 | Alejandro Rec | 2,593 | 1 in 1,415 |
| 158 | Marcus Rec | 2,592 | 1 in 1,416 |
| 160 | Edward Rec | 2,567 | 1 in 1,430 |
| 167 | Everett Rec | 2,520 | 1 in 1,456 |
| 168 | Brian Rec | 2,510 | 1 in 1,462 |
| 169 | Jeremy Rec | 2,506 | 1 in 1,465 |
Alliterative names
You either love them or hate them. Alliterative names - with first and last names starting with the same letter/sound - is a subject that many people have strong feelings about. Those that hate them typically think they are too cutesy or "matchy-matchy". They just make it too hard to take a person seriously. These people actively avoid giving this type of name to their children. If you're feeling that way that's ok. Just skip this section.What's interesting though is that they are loved for the same reason they are hated - because of the matchy-matchy sounding. This makes the name easy to remember, more memorable and can instantly turn your name into a "brand" of sorts.
The memorable factor is also why many celebrities use alliterative names. We may think that they choose this, and some deliberately do, but many more are actually given alliterative names. Does this make it easier for them to reach stardom? Who knows. But some are plainly happy with their alliterative names, as some alliterative celebrities (Sylvester Stallone, Robert Rodriguez, Steven Spielberg) have continued the tradition with their own children.
Other examples are Coco Chanel, Greta Garbo, Hulk Hogan, Marilyn Monroe, Danny DeVito, Ronald Reagan or Matthew Mcconaughey. And, of course, some of the biggest brands in the world such as Coca Cola, Dunkin Donuts, Best Buy and Range Rover.
Applying the rules and filters outlined above, we've identified the following alliterative names that sound really good with Rec.
Top 50 alliterative Boy baby names that sounds good with Rec.
| 2014 rank | Name | Born in 2014 | How frequent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Robert Rec | 6,572 | 1 in 558 |
| 113 | Roman Rec | 3,435 | 1 in 1,068 |
| 141 | Richard Rec | 2,857 | 1 in 1,285 |
| 173 | Riley Rec | 2,429 | 1 in 1,511 |
| 219 | Rylan Rec | 1,726 | 1 in 2,126 |
| 239 | Rowan Rec | 1,531 | 1 in 2,397 |
| 256 | Ricardo Rec | 1,457 | 1 in 2,519 |
| 264 | Raymond Rec | 1,386 | 1 in 2,648 |
| 293 | Rafael Rec | 1,195 | 1 in 3,071 |
| 313 | Remington Rec | 1,101 | 1 in 3,333 |
| 341 | Romeo Rec | 962 | 1 in 3,815 |
| 343 | Roberto Rec | 959 | 1 in 3,827 |
| 357 | Ruben Rec | 889 | 1 in 4,128 |
| 366 | Ronan Rec | 858 | 1 in 4,278 |
| 397 | Ronald Rec | 780 | 1 in 4,705 |
| 409 | Russell Rec | 752 | 1 in 4,881 |
| 416 | Rory Rec | 741 | 1 in 4,953 |
| 437 | Ryland Rec | 690 | 1 in 5,319 |
| 449 | Rocco Rec | 652 | 1 in 5,629 |
| 479 | Raiden Rec | 589 | 1 in 6,231 |
| 488 | Rodrigo Rec | 571 | 1 in 6,428 |
| 495 | Raylan Rec | 563 | 1 in 6,519 |
| 511 | Randy Rec | 541 | 1 in 6,784 |
| 519 | Ricky Rec | 534 | 1 in 6,873 |
| 554 | Ronin Rec | 494 | 1 in 7,429 |
| 573 | Royal Rec | 482 | 1 in 7,614 |
| 596 | Raphael Rec | 455 | 1 in 8,066 |
| 606 | Rayan Rec | 439 | 1 in 8,360 |
| 612 | Roland Rec | 433 | 1 in 8,476 |
| 621 | Remy Rec | 424 | 1 in 8,656 |
| 633 | Rohan Rec | 412 | 1 in 8,908 |
| 647 | Ramon Rec | 404 | 1 in 9,085 |
| 680 | Rayden Rec | 370 | 1 in 9,919 |
| 695 | Rodney Rec | 355 | 1 in 10,338 |
| 755 | Ronnie Rec | 310 | 1 in 11,839 |
| 780 | Rogelio Rec | 295 | 1 in 12,441 |
| 787 | Rowen Rec | 292 | 1 in 12,569 |
| 805 | Reginald Rec | 282 | 1 in 13,015 |
| 848 | Reuben Rec | 262 | 1 in 14,008 |
| 866 | Rudy Rec | 253 | 1 in 14,507 |
| 877 | Rylee Rec | 247 | 1 in 14,859 |
| 890 | Ramiro Rec | 241 | 1 in 15,229 |
| 905 | Rolando Rec | 236 | 1 in 15,552 |
| 908 | Randall Rec | 235 | 1 in 15,618 |
| 913 | Rashad Rec | 234 | 1 in 15,684 |
| 945 | Rodolfo Rec | 222 | 1 in 16,532 |
| 990 | Rocky Rec | 208 | 1 in 17,645 |
| 995 | Reyansh Rec | 207 | 1 in 17,730 |
| 1000 | Rylen Rec | 205 | 1 in 17,903 |
| 999 | Reagan Rec | 205 | 1 in 17,903 |
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