Names that start with R
1,467 different R-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Rowan led them with 6,452 newborns. Compare all 4,886 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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R-names in 2025
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- RowanFrom the Irish name Ruadhán, "little red one," reinforced in English by the rowan tree, the red-berried mountain ashIrish6,452
- RomanFrom the Late Latin name Romanus, meaning 'a Roman' or 'citizen of RomeLatin6,185
- RileyFrom an Irish surname, the anglicized Ó Raghallaigh, of uncertain meaningIrish6,107
- RiverThe English vocabulary word for a flowing waterway, from Old French riviere and ultimately Latin riparia, "riverbankEnglish4,540
- RyanFrom the Irish surname Ó Riain, from the early personal name Rian, of uncertain meaning but often connected to rí, "kingIrish3,925
- RobertFrom the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning 'bright fame,' from hrod 'fame' and beraht 'brightGerman3,777
- RubyA gemstone name for the deep-red stone, from Latin rubeus, "redEnglish3,569
- RoryThe red king, from the Irish Gaelic elements 'ruadh' (red) and 'rí' (king)Irish3,100
- RyderOne who rides, a mounted warrior or messenger, or one who works with horsesEnglish2,821
- RoseA flower name, from the Latin 'rosa', referring to the fragrant bloomLatin2,386
- RemiOf uncertain originEnglish2,346
- RaelynnThe name Raelynn is a modern combination of the sounds from Rae and Lynn, often interpreted as 'ewe lamb' or 'lake' but with no single fixed meaningModern coinage2,326
- RyleeOf uncertain originIrish2,202
- ReeseArdor, zealWelsh2,106
- RykerOf uncertain originModern coinage2,036
- RhettOf debated originEnglish1,955
- RosalieThe name Rosalie is derived from the Latin 'rosa' meaning 'rose,' often interpreted as 'little rose' or 'rose blossomFrench1,797
- RuthDerived from the Hebrew word re'ut, meaning 'companion' or 'friend'Hebrew1,781
- RemingtonPlace name referring to a town in England, or derived from an Old English surname meaning 'farmstead of the raven familyEnglish1,685
- RafaelGod has healedHebrew1,639
- RichardBrave ruler or powerful leader, from Germanic elements 'ric' (ruler, power) and 'hard' (brave, hardy)German1,505
- RonanLittle sealIrish1,428
- ReaganOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'little king' or 'impulsive' from Irish GaelicIrish1,342
- RachelEwe, female sheep in HebrewHebrew1,225
- RosemaryA flowering herbLatin1,222
- ReidRed-haired or ruddy-complexionedScottish1,184
- Remyoarsman or remedy (from LatinFrench1,171
- RomeoPilgrim to RomeItalian1,129
- RosieRose, a flower name symbolizing love and beautyEnglish1,088
- ReignA modern coinage from the English word meaning 'rule' or 'sovereign power'Modern coinage1,015
- RylanPossibly a combination of the names Ryan and Dylan, or a variant of Ryland, meaning 'land where rye is grownModern coinage961
- RussellRed-haired or ruddy-complexionedFrench944
- RyleighA modern feminine form of Riley, derived from an Irish surname meaning 'rye clearing'Modern coinage899
- Reecea Welsh name derived from Rhys, meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor'Welsh877
- RebeccaFrom the Hebrew name Rivqah, likely meaning 'to bind' or 'snare', though the exact meaning is debatedHebrew872
- RayaOf uncertain originModern coinage836
- RicardoBrave ruler or strong rulerSpanish833
- RhysArdor, fiery warrior, or enthusiasm, of uncertain exact meaningWelsh816
- RavenA bird of the genus Corvus, often associated with intelligence and mysteryEnglish813
- RaymondWise protector, from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protection)German807
- RaphaelGod has healedHebrew807
- ReginaQueen (in Latin)Latin786
- ReedRed-haired, ruddy-complexionedEnglish784
- RobinBright fame, derived from the Old German name Robert, but primarily used as a bird name referring to the robin redbreastEnglish782
- RowenLittle redheadScottish772
- RoyalOf royal descent or belonging to a kingEnglish765
- RomeOf uncertain originModern coinage760
- RaidenGod and thunder, or thunder and lightningJapanese757
- RoccoRest, reposeItalian679
- RioRiver, from the Spanish and Portuguese word for river, often associated with the Rio de Janeiro place nameSpanish668
- Rylieof uncertain origin, possibly derived from an Irish surname meaning 'courageous'English665
- Renataborn againLatin635
- RubenBehold, a sonHebrew632
- RoyceSon of the red-haired one, or little red oneEnglish626
- RoninA masterless samurai in feudal JapanJapanese617
- Rodrigofamous rulerSpanish614
- RaelynCombination of Rae and LynModern coinage598
- RaeganOf debated originIrish594
- RidgeFrom the English word for a long, narrow hilltop, often used as a topographic surnameEnglish571
- RoyDerived from Scottish Gaelic 'ruadh' meaning 'red', often describing someone with red hair or a ruddy complexionScottish570
- RominaOf uncertain originItalian569
- RockyThe name Rocky means "rest" or "a rock," though it is primarily used as a nickname or given name inspired by the word "rockEnglish563
- Rhodesdweller at the clearingsEnglish557
- RayanOf debated originArabic534
- RobertoBright fameItalian519
- ReinaQueen in Spanish and Italian, also a variant of ReginaSpanish510
- ReynaQueenSpanish493
- RosaliaRose, or a derivative of the Latin name Rosalia referring to a festival of rosesLatin481
- RowynOf uncertain meaningModern coinage480
- RolandFamous throughout the landGerman466
- RivkaTo bind, to tie, or a snareHebrew464
- RheaOf debated originGreek452
- RosaRose, the flowerLatin441
- RaulWolf councilSpanish440
- RonaldRuler's counselor or counsel rule, from Old Norse elementsScandinavian438
- RomyOf debated origin: possibly a short form of Rosemary or a diminutive of RomolaEnglish418
- RosalinaLittle roseItalian417
- Rylandfrom the rye meadowEnglish407
- RipleyStrip of land cleared by a river, or a surname derived from a place name meaning 'Rip(p)a's meadow' in Old EnglishEnglish399
- RyattRyatt is a modern invented name with no established meaningModern coinage395
- RudyFamous wolfGerman387
- RoyaltyOne who is of royal status or nobilityEnglish375
- RamonaWise protectorSpanish373
- RayneOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the English word rain or as a variant of the name RaineEnglish368
- RynleeCombination of the sounds from names like Ryan or Brynlee with the popular suffix -lee, creating a modern invented nameModern coinage359
- RomiOf uncertain originModern coinage358
- RuthieFriendHebrew349
- RaynaOf debated originSlavic342
- RayOf uncertain etymologyEnglish338
- RaylanPossibly a variant of Raylen or Raylin, or a modern coinage influenced by surnames and place namesModern coinage331
- RiggsRiggs is an English surname transferred to the given name, literally meaning "ridgesEnglish329
- RonnieReduced form of Ronald, a Scottish name meaning 'ruler's counselor' or 'mighty ruler'Scottish317
- RohanAscending or growingSanskrit306
- RebekahTo tie, bind, or ensnareHebrew302
- RenWater lilyJapanese298
- Rogerfamous spearGerman297
- RaydenPossibly a modern invention combining 'Ray' and the suffix '-den', with potential influence from Raiden, the Japanese god of thunderModern coinage297
- Ramonwise protectorSpanish288
- RainaQueen, or pureArabic287
- ReyKing or rulerSpanish286
- RexKing or rulerLatin281
- RainPrecipitation falling from cloudsEnglish275
- RosaleeRose meadowEnglish270
- ReubenBehold, a sonHebrew269
- Rowdyof uncertain originModern coinage266
- RickyDiminutive of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler'English263
- RoselynCombination of Rose and the suffix -lyn, likely influenced by Rosalyn or Rosalind, with no single established meaningModern coinage259
- RumiOf debated originPersian256
- ReyaOf uncertain originSanskrit250
- RosalynA variant of Rosaline, ultimately from Latin rosa meaning 'rose', with additional influence from names like RosalindEnglish237
- RayyanOne meaning is 'luxuriant, rich, plentiful,' often associated with the gates of Paradise in Islamic traditionArabic232
- RubiDerived from the gemstone ruby, symbolizing passion and vitalityEnglish225
- ReneeRenee means 'reborn' or 'born again' in French, derived from the Latin 'renatus'French223
- RalphWolf counselEnglish211
- ReneReborn or born againFrench210
- RhiannonGreat queen or divine queenWelsh210
- Raquelewe (female sheep), or innocent lambHebrew209
- RishiA sage or seer in Hindu tradition, one inspired by divine knowledgeSanskrit207
- RamiroOf debated originSpanish201
- RayleeCombination of the sounds from names like Ray and Lee, often interpreted as 'graceful ray of light' though lacking a singular traditional meaningModern coinage199
- RandyA diminutive of Randall or Randolph, ultimately meaning "shield wolf" from Old English elementsEnglish198
- Rodneyof uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'island of the red fort' or 'red island' from Old English elementsEnglish197
- RenleyOf uncertain originModern coinage196
- RamiOne who is a shooter with a bow, an archer, or one who throwsArabic195
- RyloOf uncertain originModern coinage191
- RianLittle king or kinglyIrish189
- RyannLittle ruler, or descendant of RíanEnglish184
- RaylynnCombination of Ray and Lynn, suggesting 'graceful beam of light' or simply a modern blendEnglish182
- Rogelioone who is famous with a spearSpanish180
- RoanOf uncertain originModern coinage180
- RafeOf uncertain originEnglish179
- RueHerb of graceEnglish179
- RiotA public disturbance or uproar, used as a modern word nameEnglish177
- RaeShort form of Rachel or feminine variant of RayEnglish176
- RitaDerived from Margarita, the Spanish and Italian form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Latin174
- RoriPossibly a variant of Rory, meaning 'red king' or 'red-haired', or a modern coinage derived from the sound of the nameEnglish172
- RoxanneBright, dawn, or star, from the Persian name RoshanakPersian170
- RaleighClearing of the roe deer or meadow of the roe deerEnglish168
- RebecaTo bind, to tie, or to ensnareHebrew166
- RidleyFrom the cleared woodland, referring to a place nameEnglish166
- RayleighOf uncertain originEnglish165
- RaineVariant of Rain, from a transferred use of the surname, or a modern coinage evoking the natural phenomenonModern coinage164
- RaviThe sun, or a Hindu sun god, often interpreted as 'shining' or 'radiant'Sanskrit160
- RobynVariant of Robin, originally a diminutive of Robert, meaning 'bright fame'English159
- Ramseywild garlic island or ravens' islandScottish154
- ReginaldAdvice ruleEnglish153
- RonenJoyful song or shout of joyHebrew153
- RustynVariant spelling of the name Ruston, which is transferred from a surname derived from a place name, likely meaning 'town of the rust-colored' or 'Rust's town'Modern coinage153
- RudraA name for the Vedic storm god, often interpreted as 'howler' or 'roarer'Sanskrit152
- RoslynDerived from a Scottish place name, meaning 'little rose' or possibly 'rose lakeScottish151
- RomaOf uncertain originItalian151
- RylenOf uncertain originModern coinage151
- RylynnOf uncertain originModern coinage149
- RenzoShort form of Lorenzo, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'Italian148
- RochelOf debated originHebrew147
- RoselynnA modern combination of Rose and Lynn, or a variant of RosalindEnglish146
- RivkyA Yiddish diminutive of Rivka, the Hebrew name for Rebecca, meaning "to bind" or "to tieHebrew144
- RosalindA compound of the Germanic elements 'hros' meaning 'horse' and 'lind' meaning 'soft, tender', often interpreted as 'gentle horse' or 'tender mare'German140
- RaylenOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern blend of Ray and LenModern coinage140
- RyaOf uncertain originModern coinage140
- ReemA white antelope, symbolizing grace and beautyArabic138
- RenesmeeA modern invented name, possibly combining elements of Renée and Esmé, meaning 'reborn' and 'esteemed'Modern coinage138
- RiyaDerived from Sanskrit, meaning 'singer' or 'wise', and also associated with the Sanskrit word for 'a flowing river'Sanskrit137
- RyverOf uncertain originModern coinage136
- RolandoFamous landSpanish135
- RaylaOf debated originModern coinage135
- RilynnOf uncertain originModern coinage131
- RosalynnA diminutive of Rosalind, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'horse' and 'soft, tender' or from Latin 'rosa' meaning 'rose' and 'linda' meaning 'beautiful'English129
- RushUncertainEnglish126
- RaheemMerciful, compassionate (one of the attributes of Allah in Islam)Arabic125
- ReyanshRay of lightSanskrit124
- RaizyOf uncertain originHebrew124
- RossFrom the Scottish surname Ross, meaning 'headland' or 'promontory'Scottish122
- RodolfoFamous wolfItalian121
- RobbieBright fameEnglish120
- RuneA written or engraved character in the runic alphabet, symbolizing mystery or secret knowledgeScandinavian119
- RayahPossibly derived from Arabic 'rayya' meaning 'satisfied, contented' or from the Hebrew name 'Raya' meaning 'friend'Arabic118
- Randallshield wolfEnglish117
- RosemarieA compound name combining Rose and Marie, literally meaning 'rose' and 'bitter' or 'beloved'English115
- RhemaThat which is spoken, a word, utteranceGreek115
- RenleeA modern coinage likely derived from Ren, itself a short form of names like Renata or meaning 'lotus' in Japanese, combined with the popular suffix LeeModern coinage114
- RugerA surname used as a given name, derived from the German and Dutch surname, which itself may refer to a spear or a clearing in a forest, but as a given name it is primarily associated with the firearms brandModern coinage111
- RooneyOf debated originIrish111
- RhythmRhythm refers to a pattern of sounds or movement, and as a name it conveys a sense of musicality, flow, and harmonyModern coinage109
- RosarioRosary, a devotional prayer in CatholicismSpanish108
- ReillyDescendant of Raghailleach, an Irish personal name of uncertain meaningIrish108
- RangerOne who ranges or a forest guardian, from the English word for a keeper of a park or forestEnglish108
- RhaenyraCoined for a fictional character, with no traditional meaningLiterary108
- RevanOf uncertain originModern coinage105
- ReynaldoRuler's counsel or advisorSpanish102
- RiverlynnCombination of the names River and Lynn, suggesting a picturesque river or lakeModern coinage102
- RahaComfort, ease, or peace (in Persian and Arabic)Arabic99
- RehmatMercy, compassion, blessing from GodArabic99
- RumaniOf uncertain originModern coinage99
- RadleyFrom the woodland clearing, referring to a dweller near a red clearing or meadowEnglish98
- ReverieA state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musingModern coinage98
- RomeeOf uncertain meaningModern coinage98
- ReganOf uncertain originIrish97
- RevaDerived from the Sanskrit word 'revā', meaning 'one that moves', often associated with the Narmada River in Hindu traditionSanskrit97
- ReggieShort form of Reginald, an English name meaning 'advice' or 'ruler'English97