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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- RaneishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Ronnettaprobably a modern coinage combining the root name Ron(da) or Ron(nie) with the popular feminine suffix -ettaModern coinage—
- RosalandA combination of the names Rosa and Land, or an elaboration of Rosa with the suffix -land, suggesting 'rose land'Modern coinage—
- RashidahRighteous, rightly guided, or one who leads on the right pathArabic—
- RashiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RosangelaRose angelItalian—
- RituSeason, period, or a fixed time (in Sanskrit and broader Indian languages)Sanskrit—
- RankinLittle spear or spear-like, from a medieval Scottish surname derived from a diminutive of the given name Ranald (Old Norse Rǫgnvaldr)Scottish—
- RhyannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RyeleeA modern feminine name combining the syllable 'rye' with the trendy '-lee' suffix, carrying no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- RylieghVariant of Riley, meaning 'rye clearing' or 'courageous'English—
- RoniqueOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Reynaldacounsel power, or advised rulerSpanish—
- Refujioof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Refugio, meaning "refuge" in SpanishSpanish—
- RildaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RosaireRosaryFrench—
- RadonnaLikely a modern coinage combining the prefix Ra- (popularized by names like Rainbow or Rachel) with the fashionable suffix -donna, echoing DonnaModern coinage—
- RoxOf uncertain originPersian—
- RithikOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the Sanskrit name Rithik, meaning 'sage' or 'learned one'Sanskrit—
- Rollenof uncertain originEnglish—
- RamanBeloved, pleasing, or charmingSanskrit—
- RehanaFragrant, sweet-smellingArabic—
- RamondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RomanoA Roman, or a person from RomeItalian—
- RutaOf uncertain originSlavic—
- RahkeemOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Rahim, which means 'merciful' in ArabicArabic—
- RedellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RaguelFriend of GodHebrew—
- Rieleyof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Riley or a modern respellingModern coinage—
- RissaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReidaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RekaOf debated originSlavic—
- RicharLikely a variant or misspelling of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leader' from Germanic elementsEnglish—
- RomneyOf uncertain originWelsh—
- RukiyaElevated, highArabic—
- RanadaMeaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- RashmiOne who is radiant like lightning, sunbeam, ray of lightSanskrit—
- Readof uncertain originEnglish—
- RoddieDiminutive of Roddy, a pet form of names beginning with Rod-, such as Rodney or RoderickEnglish—
- RoldanOf uncertain originSpanish—
- RudineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RakelA Spanish and Scandinavian form of Rachel, meaning "ewe" in HebrewScandinavian—
- Reeof uncertain origin, possibly a short form of names beginning with Ree- or a variant of RaeEnglish—
- RalfWolf counsel, from the Old Norse elements 'ráð' (counsel) and 'ulfr' (wolf)German—
- RaymontOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RickelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReshondaThe name Reshonda is of uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- RohithRed, the color red, or a red gemstone (as a variant of Rohit)Sanskrit—
- RosabellA combination of the names Rosa and Bell, meaning 'rose' and 'beautiful'Modern coinage—
- RaimundoVariant of Raymond, meaning 'wise protector' or 'counselor protection'Spanish—
- Rikof uncertain originDutch—
- RoosveltField of roses, from Dutch 'roos' (rose) and 'veld' (field)Dutch—
- RoseneRose-like, or a variant of RoseEnglish—
- ReilleyIrish surname meaning 'descendant of Raghallach' or possibly 'courageous'Irish—
- RiceOf uncertain originIrish—
- RabonOf uncertain originIrish—
- Randenof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RashanaDerived from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'grace' or 'radiance', but the exact meaning is debatedSanskrit—
- RodricusOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RozannA respelling or variant of Roseann, a combination of Rose and Ann, meaning 'graceful rose'English—
- RoslandRose land or rose valley, from the Old English or Old French combination of 'rose' and 'land'English—
- RannyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RamarOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RejeanaAn elaborated form of Regina, meaning 'queen'English—
- ReonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Ronaldaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RachanaCreation, ornamentSanskrit—
- RalynnLikely a modern combination of Rae and Lynn, meaning 'graceful doe' or 'lake'Modern coinage—
- RoshawndaOf invented origin, likely combining the popular prefix 'Ro-' with 'Shawn' and the feminine suffix '-da'Modern coinage—
- RonnelUnknownModern coinage—
- RobertineFeminine form of Robert, meaning "bright fame"French—
- RovenaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RainnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RalieghThe meaning of Raliegh is uncertain, but it is likely a variant of Raleigh, which is derived from an English place name meaning 'roe deer's meadow'English—
- RoniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RuthellaA combination of Ruth and the popular -ella suffix, often interpreted as 'little friend' or 'companionEnglish—
- Ronyaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReannonVariant of Rhiannon, likely derived from the Welsh name Rigantona, meaning 'great queen' or 'divine queen'Welsh—
- RonneshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Raenellof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RoneshiaCombination of the prefix Ro- (from names like Rosa or Rona) and the fashionable suffix -eshia, popularized in African American naming in the late 20th centuryModern coinage—
- RushiePossibly a diminutive of names such as Ruth or Ruskin, or an affectionate nicknameEnglish—
- RamelloModern invented name, possibly combining elements of Ramón and the popular -ello suffixModern coinage—
- RashaundaModern coinage combining elements from names like Rashida and Shauna, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- RochellaLittle rockEnglish—
- RaleneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RamayaOf debated originModern coinage—
- RilieProbably a modern invented name, possibly a variant of RileyModern coinage—
- RockelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RochOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Germanic element meaning 'rest' or 'repose', or from the Old High German 'hruod' meaning 'fame'French—
- RannieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RiannonGreat queen or divine queen, from the Welsh RhiannonWelsh—
- RomoloOf uncertain originItalian—
- Ruarired-haired king or red-haired ruler, though the exact meaning is debatedIrish—
- RushiOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- RheanaProbably a variant of Rhiana or Rihanna, which are feminine forms of Rhys, meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor'Welsh—
- RoshadOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RaeanaA modern coinage likely combining Rae (a short form of Rachel) with the popular -ana suffixModern coinage—
- RalphealOf uncertain origin, likely a respelling of Raphael or RalphModern coinage—
- ReiseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Richerdof uncertain originEnglish—
- RakaylaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending elements such as Ra- and KaylaModern coinage—
- RaynettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RoannPossibly a blend of Rose and Ann, or a variant of RowanModern coinage—
- RoxineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RodderickFamous rulerGerman—
- ReneishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RhedaOf uncertain originGerman—
- RyennOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReyneModern variant of Rain or Rayne, often interpreted as 'queen' or 'counsel'Modern coinage—
- RuthellCombines the names Ruth and Ellen, or is a feminine form of the biblical name Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'companion'English—
- Rollanof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RondeyOf uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of RodneyEnglish—
- RamizSymbol, emblem, or signArabic—
- RashaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RavanOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RiadGardens or meadows, a plural form of 'rawda' (garden), often used in place namesArabic—
- RielynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RogenaLikely a modern feminine form of Roger, meaning 'famous spear'Modern coinage—
- RishardOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RyenneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RyheemOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RaynelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RodriquesSon of Rodrigo (a given name derived from the Germanic elements hrod 'fame' and ric 'power')Portuguese—
- RoshonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReganneOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine variant of Reagan, which may be from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin meaning 'descendant of Riagán'Modern coinage—
- RidhimaA modern coined name of uncertain meaning, perhaps derived from Sanskrit 'ridh' meaning to prosperSanskrit—
- RodneshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RhianneMaiden or pure one, derived from Welsh elementsWelsh—
- RaynishaPossibly a modern invented name, combining elements of Ray (as in Raymond or Rachel) with the fashionable suffix -nisha (seen in names like Tanisha)Modern coinage—
- RoseleneDerived from Rose and the suffix -lene, possibly meaning 'little rose' or 'rose-like'English—
- RudenePossibly a feminine form of Rudy or a variant of Rudi, though the exact meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- ReagynOf uncertain meaning, likely a feminization or respelling of Reagan, an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Riagán' (Riagán possibly meaning 'little king' or 'impulsive')Irish—
- RexanneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RothThe name Roth means 'red' and is of German origin, but as a given name it is rare and primarily used as a surname transferred to first nameGerman—
- RozinaRose, or a roseItalian—
- RasaanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RishonFirst, foremost, or chiefHebrew—
- RoniyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RayneshaMeaning is not establishedModern coinage—
- RebieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RinoOf debated originItalian—
- RojeanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RawleighUncertainEnglish—
- RehannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RonaleeCombination of 'Rona' (short for Ramona or Ronald) and the popular suffix 'lee' (from Old English 'leah' meaning 'woodland clearing')Modern coinage—
- RudiePet form of Rudolf or Rudolph, meaning 'famous wolf'German—
- RebecahA variant spelling of Rebecca, meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie' in Hebrew, but debated in exact interpretationHebrew—
- RuthmaryCompound name combining Ruth, meaning 'companion, friend,' and Mary, of debated meaning but often associated with 'beloved' or 'wished-for childEnglish—
- Rachnacreation, artistic creationSanskrit—
- RayshadOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RekhaLine, streak, or row, often connoting beauty or auspiciousness in Hindu traditionSanskrit—
- RichettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RaimaPossibly derived from Arabic 'raima' meaning 'white doe' or 'gazelle', or from Hebrew 'ra'ama' meaning 'thunder', though the origin is uncertainArabic—
- RockellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RegShort form of Reginald, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'advice' and 'rule'English—
- RicahrdProbably a misspelling of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'strong leader'English—
- RondariusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Royeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RamandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RavneetOf disputed meaningSanskrit—
- RoselindaPretty rose or famous roseEnglish—
- RagnaCounsel or adviceScandinavian—
- RaquellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RupalSilver, or beautifulSanskrit—
- RanierOf uncertain originGerman—
- RayyaFrom Arabic, meaning 'thirsty' or 'quenched'Arabic—
- RamesesOf uncertain meaningArabic—
- RaybonOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of the prefix Ray- with the suffix -bon, or a variant of the surname RayburnModern coinage—
- RikoOf uncertain originJapanese—
- RoschelleA modern coinage combining elements of Rose and Rochelle, likely intended to evoke the beauty of a roseModern coinage—
- RosamaryCombination of Rosa 'rose' and Mary, thus 'rose of Mary' or 'bitter rose'English—
- RafalGod has healedSlavic—
- RayleaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements such as Ray and the suffix -lea or -leeModern coinage—
- RenessaVariant of Renée, meaning 'reborn' or 'born again'English—
- RonricoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RayshellModern coinage combining the phonetic elements of Ray and the suffix -shell, likely influenced by names like Rachel and RochelleModern coinage—
- RickeOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive or variant of names like Rick or RichardModern coinage—
- RachylVariant of Rachel, traditionally meaning 'ewe' in HebrewEnglish—
- RedonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Rashaunaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReilynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RoaldFrom the Old Norse name Rǫðvaldr, meaning 'ruler of counsel' or 'famous ruler'Scandinavian—
- RodolphFamous wolfGerman—
- ReneldaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RoginaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RomoneVariant of Romaine, ultimately from Latin Romanus, meaning 'from Rome' or 'Roman'Latin—
- RontrellProbably a modern invented name, possibly combining the prefix Ron- (from names like Ronald) with the popular suffix -trellModern coinage—
- RakeishaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- Rameshlord of Rama, an epithet of the god VishnuSanskrit—
- RamyahOf debated originModern coinage—
- RyotaA common Japanese name often written with characters meaning 'bright, clear' and 'thick, big' or 'field'Japanese—
- RashannaCombination of the prefix Ra- (a shortened form of Rachel or Rashaad) with the suffix -annaModern coinage—
- RubenaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RyunOf uncertain originIrish—
- RosezettaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coined name combining Rose with the popular suffix -etta, implying 'little rose'Modern coinage—
- RayolaA modern feminine coinage blending the popular elements Ray- and -ola, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- RosellProbably a variant of Roselle, itself a diminutive of Rose, meaning 'rose'English—
- RajvirOne who is victorious in rulingSanskrit—