Baby Names That Start With R
1867 baby names beginning with the letter R — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with R, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Rhema#1766 in the U.S.A saying, utterance, wordRosemarie#1767 in the U.S.Dew of the seaRonnie#1792 in the U.S.ruler's counselRyder#1815 in the U.S.Mounted warrior, one who rides a horseRenlee#1843 in the U.S.Contemporary blend name pairing a Ren- element with the popular '-lee' ending (Old English 'leaRhaenyra#1853 in the U.S.Invented literary name (fictional High Valyrian) with no canonical defined meaningRio#1877 in the U.S.RiverRaleigh#1894 in the U.S.Red clearingRiverlynn#1908 in the U.S.RiverbankRaha#1957 in the U.S.rest, ease, comfort, happinessRumani#1958 in the U.S.Goddess of Victory: Nikke!Reverie#1976 in the U.S.daydream, state of pleasant abstractionRomee#1977 in the U.S.From Rome Reva#1986 in the U.S.One that movesRidley#2013 in the U.S.Reed clearingRyah#2057 in the U.S.To flowRyla#2074 in the U.S.Little kingRehmat#2092 in the U.S.Mercy, compassionRosario#2114 in the U.S.RosaryRuhi#2115 in the U.S.Spiritual; of the soulRemedy#2149 in the U.S.cure, relief, a healing solutionRihanna#2150 in the U.S.BasilRosalinda#2169 in the U.S.pretty rose, tender roseRen#2190 in the U.S.lotus, water lilyRhylee#2191 in the U.S.Respelling of Riley. As an English surname it means 'rye clearing/meadow' (Old English 'ryge' +Rosaline#2192 in the U.S.From Latin rosa (rose) combined with Germanic lind (gentle, soft, tender), or simply 'pretty roRooney#2235 in the U.S.Descendant of Ruanaidh (champion, hero)Rahma#2253 in the U.S.mercy, compassion, divine kindnessRegan#2295 in the U.S.little king, royally descendedRina#2319 in the U.S.joy, song of joyRia#2346 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessRosella#2347 in the U.S.little rose, diminutive of roseRoxana#2366 in the U.S.Bright, shiningRainey#2376 in the U.S.queen, rulerRamsey#2377 in the U.S.Garlic islandRenleigh#2378 in the U.S.Origin uncertainRoya#2379 in the U.S.DreamRena#2402 in the U.S.joyous song (Hebrew); also a short form of Irene/Serena ('peace')Raeleigh#2430 in the U.S.meadow of roe deerRorie#2452 in the U.S.RockRoxy#2477 in the U.S.Short form of Roxana or Roxanne, from Persian Roshanak or Ruxshana, meaning 'dawn', 'bright', oRiyah#2507 in the U.S.winds, fragrant breezeRynleigh#2603 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ryn- sound (Brynlee/Ryan family) to the -leigh flourish; no single fRavyn#2639 in the U.S.the raven bird, symbol of wisdom and mysteryRome#2640 in the U.S.Origin uncertainRaizel#2681 in the U.S.'Little rose / rose', from German Rose + Yiddish diminutive -el; Yiddish equivalent of Hebrew SRania#2682 in the U.S.To gaze, to look intentlyRoisin#2716 in the U.S.Little rose; from Irish ros, 'rose', plus a diminutive — Róisín Dubh, 'little dark rose', a poeRyver#2746 in the U.S.RiverbankRazan#2769 in the U.S.Calm, composed, stoic, graveRhythm#2770 in the U.S.Measured flow/movement, symmetry, arrangement, order, form.Runa#2771 in the U.S.Secret lore, runeRoberta#2809 in the U.S.Bright fameRadha#2853 in the U.S.Success, prosperity; from Sanskrit radha — the name of Krishna's beloved, embodiment of devotioRaeya#2854 in the U.S.Modern blended/respelled name (Rae + -ya, or a variant of Raya); no single established meaning.Reilly#2855 in the U.S.UnknownRoxanna#2856 in the U.S.Bright, shining, dawn; Latinate elaboration of Roxana, from Persian RoshanakRaelee#2885 in the U.S.blend of Rae and the -lee suffix; no single traditional meaningRayven#2886 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Raven, the large black corvid bird, symbolizing mystery, wisdom, and transReeva#2887 in the U.S.sacred river (the Narmada)Rosaleigh#2888 in the U.S.RoseRafaela#2922 in the U.S.God has healed; the feminine form of Rafael, from Hebrew Rafa'el meaning God has healed, via thRaniyah#2923 in the U.S.Gazing, looking intently (at the beloved); elaborated form of Arabic RaniaRosanna#2924 in the U.S.rose combined with grace, gracious roseRahaf#2987 in the U.S.From Arabic rahafa meaning to be mild, gentle, or to wave gently like a breeze; connotes spacioRaylyn#2988 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ray (beam of light, or a Ray- name) to the -lyn ending; no single fixed Rosabella#2989 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; a compound of Latin rosa, 'rose', and bella, 'beautiful'Rowynn#2990 in the U.S.Modern -ynn spelling of Rowan — Irish Ruadhán, 'little red one', and the rowan tree of Norse-CeRaiya#3017 in the U.S.Origin uncertainRiverlyn#3018 in the U.S.RiverbankRawan#3064 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian — the name of a river of paradise; from a root for flowing/graceful movemenRikki#3126 in the U.S.Pet form of Erika ('eternal ruler') or Frederica ('peaceful ruler') — a doubled-k mid-century fRobbie#3159 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta — Germanic hrod + beraht, 'bright fame' — used as a standalone girls' nameRylin#3160 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Ry- — from Riley, 'rye clearing', or Rylan — with the -lin endingRana#3203 in the U.S.From Arabic rana, 'an eye-catching object, a beautiful sight to gaze upon' (from the root for gRebel#3204 in the U.S.rebel; one who resists authorityReema#3205 in the U.S.White antelope, white gazelle; from Arabic rimRomie#3206 in the U.S.Variant of Romy, the German pet form of Rosemarie/Rosemary — the herb name from Latin ros marinRailynn#3241 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Rae — the vintage Rachel pet form, 'ewe' — with -lynn, 'lake', in an iRaylin#3242 in the U.S.blend evoking 'ray of light'Renae#3287 in the U.S.Variant of Renée — French feminine of René, from Latin renatus, 'reborn, born again'Rhyan#3288 in the U.S.Little kingRosetta#3289 in the U.S.Little rose; Italian diminutive of RosaRenesmae#3337 in the U.S.Spelling of Renesmee — Stephenie Meyer's Twilight coinage blending Renée ('reborn') and Esme ('Rhoda#3338 in the U.S.RoseRachelle#3375 in the U.S.Ewe, female sheep; an elaborated French-style form of Rachel, from Hebrew RachelRhodes#3376 in the U.S.From the Greek island of Rhodes (linked to rhodon, 'rose') and an English surname, 'dweller by Rocio#3377 in the U.S.dew (Marian title, Our Lady of the Dew)Raaya#3442 in the U.S.From Hebrew ra'aya, 'beloved, wife, dear companion' — the term of endearment in the Song of SonRonni#3443 in the U.S.-i spelling of Ronnie — a pet form of Veronica ('true image' / 'bringer of victory') or Rona; aRowe#3444 in the U.S.From the English surname Rowe — 'one who lived by a hedgerow or a row of houses', or a pet form
Boy Names
Riggins#1776 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Riggins/Regan, anglicized from O Riagain, 'descendant of Riagan'.Rune#1789 in the U.S.Secret lore, runeRico#1805 in the U.S.Diminutive of Enrico/Federico; from Germanic 'ric' (power, ruler)Romari#1806 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Roman ('from Rome') and the melodic -mari/Amari sound; no single fixed rRadley#1834 in the U.S.from an English place name and surname meaning 'red meadow' or 'reedy clearing', from Old EngliRaghav#1835 in the U.S.Descendant of Raghu Reggie#1860 in the U.S.Diminutive of Reginald, from Old Germanic Raginwald: 'ragin' (counsel) + 'wald' (rule, power)Richie#1861 in the U.S.Brave ruler (pet form of Richard)Riyan#1862 in the U.S.Gates of paradise; from Arabic Rayyan (one of the gates of paradise in Islamic tradition, the gRylee#1885 in the U.S.Respelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh, of uncertain meaning; also linked toRakan#1900 in the U.S.Dignity; pillar, steadfast support.Rumi#1931 in the U.S.Lapis lazuliRockwell#1940 in the U.S.From English place name/surname, Old English 'rock' + well(a) 'spring, stream'Ramsey#1970 in the U.S.Garlic islandRexton#1971 in the U.S.Modern build joining Rex — Latin 'king' — to the -ton settlement; king's town by assemblyRook#1972 in the U.S.The rook chess piece; from Old French roc (the castle chess piece, ultimately from Persian rukhRonaldo#1988 in the U.S.Advice, counselRayne#2018 in the U.S.rain, counsel-powerRogan#2019 in the U.S.Descendant of the little red one; from Irish O Ruadhagain, from ruadh (red, red-haired).Rigoberto#2034 in the U.S.Ruler, kingRowyn#2052 in the U.S.RedRyver#2053 in the U.S.RiverbankRidley#2089 in the U.S.reed clearing, cleared meadowRobbie#2122 in the U.S.Bright fame; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: bright)Raziel#2138 in the U.S.My secret is GodRudransh#2139 in the U.S.A part of Lord Shiva (Rudra)Roen#2162 in the U.S.Sacred nameRahim#2178 in the U.S.Merciful or compassionate; from the Arabic root rahima meaning to have mercy or show compassionRaleigh#2222 in the U.S.meadow of roe deerRayaan#2247 in the U.S.full of life, gate of paradiseRoscoe#2248 in the U.S.RoebuckRakai#2279 in the U.S.Of mixed attestation: a Māori name element (rākai, 'to adorn; adornment') borne in ancestral naRustin#2280 in the U.S.Red-haired; from the Rust family; variant of Ruston/Riston, from Old English hris (brushwood) +Rip#2348 in the U.S.Powerful, strong, mighty.Rishaan#2349 in the U.S.An Indian (Sanskrit/Hindi) name, a variant of Rishan/Rishaan, generally interpreted as 'good huRivaan#2350 in the U.S.Indian name from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'sun's ray,' 'the sun,' or 'rising one'; used primaRyett#2351 in the U.S.Little kingRyu#2352 in the U.S.Dragon, the dragonReuven#2383 in the U.S.Behold, a son; the original Hebrew form of Reuben (Hebrew: re'u: see/behold + ben: son)Rusty#2384 in the U.S.Nickname for the red-haired and pet form of Russell — Old French rous, 'red' — worn as a standaRiven#2414 in the U.S.From the English word riven, 'split, torn' (Old Norse rifa) — also a Myst game and League champRahmir#2441 in the U.S.Modern American name likely blending the Arabic prefix Rah- (mercy, spirit) with Amir (prince, Reeves#2442 in the U.S.Son of the reeve; from Old English gerefa, a bailiff or steward.Rhyatt#2443 in the U.S.Modern Rh- styling blending Wyatt ('brave in war') with the Ryatt/Riot sound; no single fixed rRaymundo#2471 in the U.S.counsel and protectionReef#2509 in the U.S.ridge of rock or coral at the sea surfaceRoel#2510 in the U.S.famous rulerRael#2529 in the U.S.God has seen; from Hebrew ra'ah (to see) + El (God); a short form of Raphael or related to RaueRomello#2530 in the U.S.from Rome, strong manRye#2531 in the U.S.The rye grain; island; from Old English ryge (the cereal grain Secale cereale) — also a place nRagnar#2561 in the U.S.warrior of judgmentRaife#2562 in the U.S.Variant of Ralph/Rafe, from Old Norse Ráðúlfr composed of ráð ('counsel,' 'advice') and úlfr ('Ramy#2563 in the U.S.Archer or one who throws; from the Arabic Rami meaning archer or bowman, also used to mean loviRuston#2564 in the U.S.Settlement near the rust-colored stone or earthRipp#2595 in the U.S.from Ripley: 'rippel' (grove, thicket) + 'leah' (clearing, meadow), i.e. a clearing in the woodReza#2635 in the U.S.From Arabic riḍā (رضا), meaning 'contentment,' 'satisfaction,' or 'divine approval'; widely useRowe#2636 in the U.S.From the English surname Rowe — 'dweller by the hedgerow or row of houses', from Old English raRyden#2637 in the U.S.Mounted warriorRam#2671 in the U.S.Pleasing, delightful, charming; name of the Hindu deity Rama, avatar of Vishnu.Rui#2672 in the U.S.famous rulerRyo#2673 in the U.S.Cool; refreshing; distant; excellent; the meaning depends on the kanji used — common readings iReilly#2708 in the U.S.UnknownRiker#2709 in the U.S.Brave rulerRyle#2710 in the U.S.From an English surname linked to 'rye clearing' (Riley lines), or a modern Ry- name; routes laRhythm#2747 in the U.S.The pattern of sound and movement in time; from Greek rhythmos, 'measured flow', used as a musiRickey#2827 in the U.S.Origin uncertainRivers#2828 in the U.S.(one who lives by the) riverbank; from 'de Rivers'Romelo#2829 in the U.S.of Rome, RomanRafi#2923 in the U.S.Exalted, high, elevated in statusRemmy#2924 in the U.S.Variant of Remy, from Latin Remigius, traditionally derived from remex, 'oarsman'Raven#2973 in the U.S.Frenzied, furious, inspiredRenato#2974 in the U.S.Born againReyan#2975 in the U.S.Variant of Rayan/Rayyan — Arabic 'luxuriant, well-watered, flourishing', and the name of paradiReyes#2976 in the U.S.From Spanish reyes, 'kings' — a surname from 'Los Reyes', the Three Kings (Magi); Latin regesRiggin#2977 in the U.S.Transferred surname of uncertain derivation; variously linked to Irish Ó Riagáin ('little king'Romero#2978 in the U.S.RosemaryReason#3028 in the U.S.The faculty of rational thought; good sense and judgmentRoran#3029 in the U.S.Little red one; possibly from Irish Gaelic Roran (a diminutive form related to ruadh: red) or aRaidyn#3075 in the U.S.Spelling of Raiden — Japanese, 'thunder and lightning' (the thunder god Raijin); also rides theRaylon#3076 in the U.S.Rye landRick#3077 in the U.S.Powerful ruler; a short form of Richard, from the Old High German Richart composed of the elemeRiyansh#3078 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage in the -ansh family ('part, portion' in Sanskrit), popularly glossed 'rayRoper#3079 in the U.S.rope maker (occupational)Rehan#3115 in the U.S.Sweet basil; fragrant herb, something beloved and pleasingRomel#3116 in the U.S.Of mixed inspiration: a Filipino and Latin American given name drawing on the Rom- family (RomeRyler#3117 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending the sounds of Ryan, Tyler, and Rylan; an -er surname-style name withoutRihaan#3172 in the U.S.sweet basil; fragrant plant of paradiseRuhaan#3173 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic ruh, 'spirit, soul' — 'spiritual, of the soul'; also linked to 'merciful, kRony#3226 in the U.S.ruler's counsel (from Ronald); or Hebrew 'my joy'Rylin#3227 in the U.S.Modern trim of Rylan/Ryland ('rye land') in the -lin styling; no single fixed rootRashawn#3293 in the U.S.American blended name combining the Arabic/African prefix Ra- with Shawn (English form of Sean/Rasheed#3294 in the U.S.From Arabic rashid, 'rightly guided, wise, mature' — one of the 99 names of GodRayland#3295 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ray ('beam of light'; or short for Raymond, 'counsel') to -land; echoingRayshawn#3296 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ray- to Shawn (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed rootRenner#3297 in the U.S.From German Renner — 'runner, racer, messenger' — an occupational surname turned modern first nRhyder#3298 in the U.S.Mounted warriorRhylan#3299 in the U.S.Rh-styled Rylan — Old English 'rye land' — silent-h harvestRainier#3362 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginhari — ragin, 'advice, counsel', plus hari, 'army' — 'wise army, counsel-warRei#3363 in the U.S.From Japanese rei — kanji spanning 'spirit', 'gratitude', 'bell' — and Portuguese rei, 'king'Reuel#3364 in the U.S.From Hebrew Re'u'el, 'friend of God' — a biblical name (and Tolkien's own middle name)Riyaan#3365 in the U.S.Origin uncertainRainer#3429 in the U.S.Advice, counsel, decisionRebel#3430 in the U.S.One who resists authority; from Latin rebellis, 'making war again', used as a defiant word nameRhone#3431 in the U.S.From the Rhône river — ancient Rhodanus, Celtic 'swift water' readings — vineyard-valleyedRocker#3432 in the U.S.From the word rocker — 'one who rocks; a rock musician, a fan of rock music' (a bold modern worRoi#3433 in the U.S.From French roi, 'king'; also a Hebrew name, 'my shepherd' or linked to 'sight/seeing' (as in BRonny#3434 in the U.S.ruler's counselorReeve#3494 in the U.S.The medieval English official — bailiff, steward, magistrate — from Old English gerefa, the rooRyat#3496 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Wyatt ('brave in war') and the word 'riot'; no single fixed root