The term “ranger” is derived from the Middle English word “renger,” which initially meant a keeper or guardian of a forest. The Middle English word was influenced by the Old French “rangeor,” which also referred to someone who guarded a forest or managed the game within it. The Old French term ultimately derives from the verb “rengier,” meaning “to arrange” or “to put in order.” This reflects the early duties of rangers, which involved managing and organizing the resources and wildlife in forests.