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
Raynah#11705 in the U.S.Raynah is a modern respelling of Rayna/Raina, read variously as 'queen' (Yiddish/Slavic) or linRayyan#11707 in the U.S.From the Arabic Rayyan, 'lush; luxuriant; well-watered,' and the name of one of the gates of PaReason#11709 in the U.S.From the English word reason — via the Latin ratio, 'reckoning; sound judgement; a cause'; a viReika#11711 in the U.S.From the Japanese Reika, read (by the characters chosen) as 'lovely fragrance; beautiful flowerReni#11713 in the U.S.Reni is read as a short form of names like Renata, Irene, or Renee, and is a familiar BulgarianRetaj#11715 in the U.S.From the Arabic, variously 'a crown; a diadem' and, specifically, the ornamented gates/coveringReyla#11716 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, pairing a bright Rey- opening with the soft -la ending, echoing LaylReynolds#11717 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'son of Reynold' (Reynold, 'counsel-power; a wise ruler's advisor'); mReyshell#11718 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic-American respelling near Rachelle/Rochelle - from Rachel ('ewe') or a French Rhetta#11719 in the U.S.A feminine form of Rhett — from the Dutch surname de Raedt, 'advice; counsel'; also read as a pRhone#11720 in the U.S.A place name from the Rhone (Rhône), a major river running through Switzerland and France; the Rifka#11722 in the U.S.A Yiddish form of Rebecca/Rivka — from the Hebrew, variously 'to bind; to tie; to join', hence Riyan#11723 in the U.S.A spelling of Rayyan — from Arabic, 'luxuriant; well-watered; full of life'; Ar-Rayyan is also Roiza#11725 in the U.S.From the Yiddish Roiza/Reyza, 'a rose' (from the German Rose); a traditional Jewish nameRosalita#11726 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Rosa/Rosalia, from the Latin rosa ('rose'), with the affectionate -ita Rosselyn#11728 in the U.S.A spelling of Roselyn/Rosalyn — blending Rose ('a rose', Latin) with the -lyn suffix (from LynnRuthy#11734 in the U.S.A pet form of Ruth, from the Hebrew for 'friend; companion,' associated with 'compassion; mercyRadlee#11878 in the U.S.Radlee is read as a modern coinage, sometimes tied to the surname Radley ('red meadow' or 'reedRaychel#11883 in the U.S.Raychel is a modern respelling of Rachel, from the Hebrew rachel ('ewe' — a female sheep), a biRayden#11884 in the U.S.Rayden is a modern respelling of Raiden, tied to the Japanese thunder-and-lightning god (raijinRayella#11885 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining the bright Ray- opening (a nod to 'ray of light') with the gReejh#11891 in the U.S.Reejh is read a few ways — sometimes as a Punjabi word (associated with 'longing; heartfelt desReilyn#11894 in the U.S.A modern American blend, joining a Riley-/Rae- opening with the -lyn ending. In the Raelyn/RyliReniah#11899 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, layering a Reni-/Renee- sound with the popular -iah ending seen in ARhenlee#11901 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining a Rhen-/Wren- sounding opening with the popular -lee ending.Riann#11906 in the U.S.A trimmed form of Rhiannon, the Welsh 'great queen; divine queen,' the name of a horse-goddess Rini#11908 in the U.S.A short name used as a Japanese nickname and endearment and, separately, as a diminutive of CorRithika#11909 in the U.S.From Sanskrit roots (rich/ritha), Rithika (also Rithvika, Rithvitha) is read as 'melody; a sacrRoper#11911 in the U.S.From the English occupational surname Roper, 'a rope-maker.' Carried into modern first-name useRosalynne#11912 in the U.S.A decorative spelling of Rosalyn/Rosalind, blending Rosa ('rose') with a -lyn ending; Rosalind Rosmeri#11916 in the U.S.A Spanish-flavored spelling of Rosemary, from Latin ros marinus ('dew of the sea'), the herb, lRozie#11918 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosie, the affectionate pet form of Rose, from Latin Rosa ('rose'). SweeRuman#11920 in the U.S.From Arabic Ruman (rumman), 'pomegranate,' and borne by Umm Ruman, a companion in early IslamicRumanii#11921 in the U.S.A modern coinage with a doubled -ii ending, echoing Rumi and the -mani/-ani sounds of names likRusty#11922 in the U.S.A friendly nickname name for someone with red or reddish-brown ('rusty') hair; also a short forRyna#11923 in the U.S.A short, modern name read as a spin on Reyna ('queen') or Rina/Rayna ('joy; pure; song'); also Rayva#11959 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a bright Ray- sound with a soft -va ending (as in Ava/Eva). No single Rehan#11959 in the U.S.From the Arabic Rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb' — described in tradition as a scented planRennley#11967 in the U.S.Rennley is a modern coinage in the surname-name style. Its -ley ending is the Old English leah,Ruwaida#11983 in the U.S.From Arabic ruwaida, a diminutive linked to the sense of 'walking gently, going softly, taking Rorey#11984 in the U.S.A respelling of Rory, an anglicised form of the Irish Ruairi/Ruaidhri, 'red king.' Crisp and frRyeleigh#11985 in the U.S.A modern -leigh respelling of Riley, from an Old English place name ('rye clearing; woodland clRemas#12006 in the U.S.From the Arabic Rimas/Remas, often given as 'diamonds' or 'whiteness; brilliance.' A shining, eRinn#12020 in the U.S.A short, modern one-syllable name — a coinage or standalone spin on names ending in -rin/-wyn (Renessmae#12497 in the U.S.A modern coinage blending Renesmee (the invented Twilight name, itself Renee + Esme) with Mae (Ranyla#12889 in the U.S.A modern coinage, layering the Ran-/Rani sound with the airy -yla ending seen in Kayla/Layla. NReef#12896 in the U.S.From the English word reef — 'a ridge of rock, sand, or coral near the surface of the sea' (froRejoice#12899 in the U.S.From the word rejoice — 'to feel or show great joy; to be glad' (via Old French rejoir)Reyyan#12905 in the U.S.A spelling of Rayyan — from the Arabic, 'well-watered; lush; luxuriant'; also the name of a gatRheagan#12907 in the U.S.A spelling of Reagan — from the Irish O Riagain, 'a descendant of Riagan (the little king/rulerRilla#12912 in the U.S.A short form of names like Marilla and Amaryllis; also linked to the Low German rille, 'a brookRhayna#12915 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Rayna/Reyna — from the Spanish reina, 'queen,' and by another route the Rosanne#12922 in the U.S.Rose + grace (a blend of Rose and Anne)Rosealee#12923 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Rosalie, itself from Latin Rosa ('rose') — an old French and English floRosse#12925 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Rose ('a rose', Latin) and the Scottish Ross ('a headland; a promontory; an Rosslyn#12927 in the U.S.A spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'a pretty/tender rose' (Latin) and a Scottish place-nRoyaltee#12929 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Royalty — from Old French roialte, 'royalty; royal status/rank; kinglinessRyia#12936 in the U.S.A modern coinage reading near the Sanskrit Riya ('singer; graceful') and short forms like Rya. Ryka#12937 in the U.S.A short modern coinage, pairing the fashionable Ry- sound (Rylee, Ryan) with a crisp -ka endingRadiyah#13094 in the U.S.From Arabic radiya, 'to be content; pleased; satisfied' — the feminine adjective radiyah, 'contRaea#13095 in the U.S.A modern American respelling built on Rae (itself short for Rachel, Hebrew 'ewe') with an -a enRaegen#13096 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, tied to a root meaning 'littleRaeleen#13097 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rae (short for Rachel, Hebrew 'ewe') with the -leen/-lene ending drawn from nRaeley#13098 in the U.S.A modern American spelling in the Raylee/Riley family, joining Rae (short for Rachel) to the -lRaeli#13099 in the U.S.A modern American coinage built on Rae (short for Rachel, Hebrew 'ewe') with an -li ending, in Raella#13100 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rae (short for Rachel) with the -ella ending found in Ella, Bella and IsabellRagan#13101 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Regan/Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, tied to a root often glosRaida#13102 in the U.S.From Arabic ra'ida, the feminine of ra'id, 'leader; pioneer; scout' — a word used for trailblazRaidyn#13103 in the U.S.A modern American coinage in the -aden/-ayden family (Aiden, Jayden, Kayden), also echoing RaidRaigan#13104 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Reagan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, generally glossed 'liRaja#13105 in the U.S.As a girls' name Raja is most often Arabic Raja', 'hope; expectation'. Separately, Sanskrit rajRally#13106 in the U.S.A word name from English rally, 'to gather together; to recover strength', from French rallier.Ramyah#13107 in the U.S.Ramyah reads mainly as a modern American coinage in the -iyah/-yah family (Amiyah, Zaniyah). ItRand#13108 in the U.S.Rand is an English surname (from a short form of Randolph, 'shield-wolf') and a word for an edgRanda#13109 in the U.S.From Arabic randa, a sweet-smelling tree (a laurel or bay), a long-standing girls' name in the Ranni#13110 in the U.S.Ranni reads as a short modern coinage — a nickname-style name in the Anni/Lanni mold — while alRanyah#13111 in the U.S.A spelling of Arabic Rania, from a root meaning 'to gaze intently; to contemplate' — often rendRaseel#13112 in the U.S.From Arabic rasil/rasil, tied to a root suggesting ease, gentleness and an unhurried, flowing mRavin#13113 in the U.S.Ravin is linked to Sanskrit ravi, 'sun', the root behind Ravi and Ravina. In American use the sRavina#13114 in the U.S.A feminine name built on Sanskrit ravi, 'sun' — read as 'sun-like; radiant'. Well used in IndiaRayen#13115 in the U.S.From Mapudungun rayen, 'flower' — a well-loved girls' name among the Mapuche of Chile and ArgenRayhan#13116 in the U.S.From Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb', a word with pleasant Quranic associations of Rayley#13117 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining Ray (from Rachel's short form Rae, or the word ray) to the -lRaziah#13118 in the U.S.A spelling of Arabic Raziya/Radiya, 'content; satisfied; well-pleased'. The name is carried in Raziyah#13119 in the U.S.A fuller spelling of Arabic Raziya, 'content; satisfied; well-pleased', from the root radiya. HReazyn#13120 in the U.S.Reazyn reads as a modern American respelling of the virtue word Reason, dressed in the -yn endiReghan#13121 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Regan, from the Irish surname O Riagain, usually glossed 'littlReichell#13122 in the U.S.Reichell reads as a modern spelling in the Rachel/Rochelle/Richelle family. Rachel is Hebrew, 'Reilani#13123 in the U.S.A modern name built on the Hawaiian element lani, 'sky; heaven; royal', which appears in LeilanRemiah#13124 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining Remi (from French Remy, ultimately Latin Remigius, 'oarsman')Remilynn#13125 in the U.S.A modern blend of Remi (French Remy, from Latin Remigius, 'oarsman') with the -lynn ending commRemingtyn#13126 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Remington, an English place name and surname meaning roughly 'settlementRemiyah#13127 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining Remi (French Remy, from Latin Remigius, 'oarsman') to the -iyRenlie#13128 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining Ren (a short form of names like Renee or Lauren, also a JapanRevie#13129 in the U.S.Revie reads as a short modern coinage, plausibly clipped from Reverie ('daydream') or Revel, orReyana#13130 in the U.S.Reyana reads as a modern spelling in the Rayana/Rihana family. It may draw on Arabic Rayhana ('Reyn#13131 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Rain/Rayne/Raine family — variously read as the weather word, as a cRhaya#13132 in the U.S.A modern American coinage using the decorative Rh- opening (as in Rhys, Rhiannon) on a simple tRhenley#13133 in the U.S.A modern American coinage: Renley (itself a surname-style name in the Henley/Finley mold) dressRhyah#13134 in the U.S.A modern American coinage on the Rhia/Rhea sound with an -ah ending. Rhea is the Greek TitanessRhylin#13135 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the Rhy-/Ry- sound (as in Riley, Ryland, Welsh Rhys) to the -Rhylyn#13136 in the U.S.The double-Y spelling of Rhylin — a modern American coinage joining the Rhy-/Ry- sound to the -Rhylynn#13137 in the U.S.The -lynn spelling of Rhylin — a modern American coinage joining the Rhy-/Ry- sound to the -lynRichelle#13138 in the U.S.A twentieth-century blend, usually read as a feminine of Richard ('brave ruler', from Germanic Ridhika#13139 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-derived girls' name usually connected to Radha — Krishna's beloved — and sometimes tRidhira#13140 in the U.S.Ridhira is a rare Sanskrit-styled girls' name, most plausibly built on riddhi, 'prosperity; abuRidleigh#13141 in the U.S.A modern -leigh respelling of Ridley, an English place name and surname from Old English hreod Rifky#13142 in the U.S.Rifky reads as a Yiddish-style pet form of Rivka (Hebrew Rivkah, the biblical Rebecca), where RRihan#13143 in the U.S.A form of Arabic rayhan/rihan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb', a word with warm associations of sRiplee#13144 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Ripley, an English place name and surname from Old English ripel + leah,Robbi#13145 in the U.S.A pet form of Roberta or Robin, both from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame' (hrod, 'fame' + berRobynn#13146 in the U.S.A double-N spelling of Robyn/Robin, a pet form of Robert (Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame') thRocki#13147 in the U.S.A modern girls' spelling of Rocky — a nickname from the word rock, or from Italian-American RocRomona#13148 in the U.S.A spelling of Ramona, the Spanish feminine of Ramon (Raymond), from Germanic ragin, 'counsel; wRona#13149 in the U.S.Chiefly Hebrew Rona, 'joy; song of joy' (related to Ronit and Roni). Separately, Rona is a ScotRooh#13150 in the U.S.From Arabic ruh (Urdu rooh), 'spirit; soul; the breath of life' — a weighty word in Arabic and Rasha#13151 in the U.S.From Arabic rasha, 'young gazelle; fawn' — a classic image of grace and gentleness in Arabic poRook#13151 in the U.S.A word name from English rook, a sociable black bird of the crow family (Old English hroc), andRosalene#13152 in the U.S.A spelling in the Rosaline/Rosalind/Rosalyn family. Behind them sit Germanic hros, 'horse', andRayli#13153 in the U.S.A modern coinage blending a bright Ray- sound with the fashionable -li ending, echoing Riley/RaRossie#13153 in the U.S.Rossie is a pet form used in older American records, read either as a spelling of Rosie (from RRouguiatou#13154 in the U.S.Rouguiatou is a French-spelled West African form of Ruqayyah, an Arabic name linked to senses oReah#13155 in the U.S.A spelling of Rhea, the Greek titaness, mother of Zeus and the Olympians. The name's own root iRouss#13155 in the U.S.Rouss has no settled dictionary meaning. It reads as a short form clipped from longer names, asRoxi#13156 in the U.S.Roxi is a modern spelling of Roxie, the pet form of Roxana/Roxanne — from Old Persian Roshanak,Rozalie#13157 in the U.S.Rozalie is the Czech and Dutch spelling of Rosalie, from Latin rosa, 'rose' — a name spread by Rubiana#13158 in the U.S.Rubiana is a modern elaboration of Ruby (Latin rubeus, 'red') dressed with the romantic -ana suRubylynn#13159 in the U.S.Rubylynn joins Ruby (Latin rubeus, 'red,' via the gemstone) with Lynn (Welsh llyn, 'lake'), folRuhama#13160 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ruchamah, 'she has obtained mercy; she is pitied.' In the Book of Hosea, the prophe
Boy Names
Reiden#11703 in the U.S.A modern spelling near Raiden — the Japanese thunder god ('thunder and lightning') — and the poRhoman#11703 in the U.S.A respelling of Roman, from the Latin Romanus, 'of Rome; a citizen of Rome.' As spelled here wiRein#11705 in the U.S.A Dutch/Germanic short form of names with the ragin element, 'counsel, advice; judgment' (as inRephael#11709 in the U.S.A Hebrew spelling of Raphael, 'God has healed' (rapha, 'heal,' + El, 'God') - the archangel of Rigdon#11721 in the U.S.An English surname, variously 'from the ridge hill/valley' (from Old English hrycg, 'a ridge', Ritam#11725 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit rita/ritam, 'cosmic order; truth; the natural and divine law' — a deep Vedic Roderic#11726 in the U.S.From the Germanic Roderic (Roderick), hrod ('fame') + ric ('power; ruler') — 'famous power; famRojelio#11728 in the U.S.A Spanish spelling of Rogelio, from the Germanic Hrodger/Roger, hrod ('fame') + ger ('spear') —Romere#11730 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Rome/Romero ('a pilgrim to Rome', Latin/Spanish); no single fixed root; Rorick#11732 in the U.S.A form of Roderick/Rurik, from Germanic hrod ('fame') + ric ('ruler; power') - 'famous ruler.' Ruah#11735 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ruach (Ruah), 'breath; wind; spirit' — a deeply resonant biblical word (the 'spRudraveer#11736 in the U.S.A Sanskrit compound of Rudra (a fierce form of the god Shiva) and vir ('brave; hero') — 'brave Ryerson#11738 in the U.S.From the Dutch surname Ryerson — 'son of Reier/Ryer' (a Dutch name linked to 'rider/knight', orRykr#11739 in the U.S.A vowel-trimmed respelling of Ryker, from a Dutch surname tied to 'rich; powerful.' The stylizeRylann#11740 in the U.S.A spelling of Rylan/Ryland — from the English, 'from the rye land/clearing' (a place where rye Ryson#11743 in the U.S.A modern name, variously 'son of Rhys/Ry-' or a blend of Ryan/Bryson; no single fixed root; rouRailyn#11802 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing a bright Ray- opening with the -lyn ending (as in Kaylyn, Braylyn); noRaylyn#11811 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Ray ('a beam of light,' or short for Raymond) with the fashionable -lyRidhwan#11832 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ridwan, 'acceptance; good pleasure (of God)' — also the name of the angel who gReus#11834 in the U.S.A name known two ways: Reus is a city in Catalonia, Spain, and separately a German surname carrRomar#11858 in the U.S.A modern coinage that blends the sounds of Roman ('of Rome') and Omar ('flourishing; long-livedRadford#11915 in the U.S.From the English place name and surname Radford, 'red ford' or 'reedy ford' (Old English read, Raciel#11919 in the U.S.A name used in Spanish-speaking families, formed on the Hebrew -el pattern where -el means 'GodRakhi#11922 in the U.S.From the Hindi/Sanskrit rakhi, the sacred thread tied at Raksha Bandhan as a bond of protectionRaymone#11930 in the U.S.A modern form blending Raymond and Ramon, from the Germanic elements ragin, 'counsel; wisdom,' Regulus#11934 in the U.S.From the Latin Regulus, 'little king' (a diminutive of rex, 'king'). The name of the brightest Reinhardt#11935 in the U.S.From Germanic ragin ('counsel, advice') and hard ('brave, strong, hardy') — 'brave counsel'. LoRigden#11947 in the U.S.From the Tibetan Rigden ('holder of the family/lineage'), the title of the legendary kings of SRachid#11957 in the U.S.From the Arabic Rashid/Rachid (French spelling), 'rightly guided; of sound judgment; mature.' ARaden#11958 in the U.S.From the Javanese/Indonesian Raden, a title of nobility (a prince or lord of royal descent). UsRadvin#11960 in the U.S.Reads as a modern name that may draw on the Sanskrit/Indian rad- sounds or the Slavic rad ('joyRaelynn#11963 in the U.S.A modern American blend of Rae (from Rachel, 'ewe') and the popular -lynn ending. It is stronglRahsaan#11967 in the U.S.Usually read as a variant of the Arabic Rayhan ('sweet basil; a fragrant plant; a flower of parRainey#11970 in the U.S.A surname-turned-first-name, tracing to the Germanic Rainer/Ragnar ('counsel; wise; mighty armyRamar#11973 in the U.S.A modern coinage, likely pairing a warm Ra- prefix with a -mar ending (as in Lamar/Jamar). No sRamil#11975 in the U.S.A name used across Tatar, Azerbaijani, and South Asian Muslim communities; it is variously linkRavon#11981 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing a Ra- prefix with a -von ending (as in Davon/Javon); it also sits closRanson#11983 in the U.S.An English surname, usually 'son of Rand' (Randolph, 'shield-wolf') and closely tied to the surRayven#11984 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Raven (the glossy black bird, long tied to wisdom and mystery in folklorRemie#11989 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Remy/Remi, a French name from Remigius ('oarsman') or read as 'from RheimsRennen#11991 in the U.S.A modern name near Rennan/Renan; by a Hebrew route (rinah/ranan) it touches 'song; joy; rejoiciRextyn#11993 in the U.S.A modern coinage building on Rex ('king,' Latin) with the fashionable -tyn/-ton ending (as in PRhazi#11995 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes the Arabic surname al-Razi (of the great physician-philosopher), pRedden#11996 in the U.S.An English and Irish surname (variously from locality or from a 'red' descriptive root), carrieRhodey#11997 in the U.S.A friendly nickname form, tied to Rhodes ('where roses grow'; the Greek island); it is also theRidgely#12000 in the U.S.An English surname from a place name, 'the ridge meadow' or 'woodland clearing on a ridge' (hryRemmi#12002 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Remy/Remmy, used as a short form of Remington or as a form of the French RRifton#12002 in the U.S.A place-name and surname (as in the New York hamlet of Rifton), with the Old English -ton ('setRiko#12003 in the U.S.A Japanese name whose meaning varies by kanji (often 'reason; logic' or 'village child'); separRipper#12004 in the U.S.An English word and nickname - 'one who rips,' and in slang 'something excellent; a great succeRitsu#12006 in the U.S.A Japanese given name whose meaning varies by kanji, often 'law; order; rule' or 'rhythm; melodRiyaz#12007 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu Riyaz (riyad), 'gardens; meadows,' and in South Asian usage 'practice; disRomin#12016 in the U.S.A modern name near the Persian Ramin (hero of 'Vis and Ramin'), or a coinage pairing a Ro-/Rom-Ronnan#12017 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Ronan, from ron ('seal') plus a diminutive - 'little seal.' Borne by seRooke#12018 in the U.S.An English surname from 'rook,' the black crow-like bird (and, later, the chess piece) - often Rooker#12019 in the U.S.An English surname related to Rooke, from 'rook' (the crow-like bird), with an agent-style -er Rooks#12020 in the U.S.An English surname, the plural of Rooke/'rook' (the crow-like bird), often a place or family naRovin#12022 in the U.S.A modern name near Robin/Rovin, or a coinage echoing 'roving' (wandering); it also appears as aRoddy#12023 in the U.S.A pet form of Roderick — Germanic hrod ('fame') plus ric ('ruler'), 'famous ruler' — and sometiRoyle#12024 in the U.S.An English surname from a place name, 'rye hill' (ryge, 'rye,' + hyll, 'hill'). As a first nameRozari#12025 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Rosario ('rosary'; a devotional name) and a rose-and-Ari sound. No sinRozay#12026 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing 'rose' and rose wine (as spelled in the French style), with a hip-hop Rudolf#12029 in the U.S.From the Germanic Hrodulf, hrod ('fame') + wulf ('wolf') - 'famous wolf.' A strong classic acroRudriv#12030 in the U.S.A modern coinage of Sanskrit feel, sitting near Rudra (a fierce storm deity, an epithet of ShivRulon#12032 in the U.S.A name found especially in Welsh and Latter-day Saint (Mormon) heritage, sometimes linked to 'wRusso#12033 in the U.S.A very common Italian surname from rosso ('red'), a nickname for someone red-haired or ruddy. ARuwan#12035 in the U.S.From the Sinhalese Ruwan (ruvan), 'gold; golden' - as in ruwan-mali, 'golden garland.' A warm, Ruddy#12036 in the U.S.From the English word 'ruddy', 'having a healthy red or rosy color'; also a pet form of Rudy/RuRyeland#12036 in the U.S.An English place name and surname, 'the rye land' - a field or region where rye is grown (rye +Rykar#12037 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing a Ry- sound with a -kar ending, sitting near Ryker (from a Dutch surnaRyner#12039 in the U.S.A modern name near Rayner/Reiner, from Germanic ragin ('counsel') + hari ('army') - 'wise army'