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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- RonieshaA modern coinage, likely a blend of elements from names such as Rona or Roni with the fashionable suffix -eshaModern coinage—
- RualOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RalynLikely a modern invented name, possibly based on Raelynn or Ray + Lynn, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- RuxinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RodneishaAn invented name, combining the masculine name Rodney with the fashionable suffix -ishaModern coinage—
- RontaviousLikely a modern coinage, combining the prefix 'Ron-' (perhaps from names like Ronald or Ronson) with the fashionable suffix '-tavious', itself drawn from names like OctaviusModern coinage—
- RunellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RakishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RickaylaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RionnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RashadaOf uncertain originArabic—
- RaymondaFeminine form of Raymond, meaning 'wise protector' or 'advice protector'English—
- RenetaOf uncertain originItalian—
- RitajOf debated originArabic—
- Rhiannanof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Rhiannon, which is said to mean 'great queen' in WelshWelsh—
- Riteshone who possesses truth or is truthfulSanskrit—
- Ruthellena compound of Ruth and Ellen, often interpreted as 'friend' or 'light'Modern coinage—
- Rafordof uncertain originEnglish—
- RaidonThe name Raidon is likely a modern invented name, possibly combining the sound of "Ray" with a popular suffix like "-donModern coinage—
- RaphelGod has healedHebrew—
- RadieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RamzeyLikely a variant of Ramsey, meaning 'garlic island' or 'wild garlic island' from Old EnglishEnglish—
- Rhendaof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Rhonda or a modern inventionModern coinage—
- RoshannaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ReshadOf debated origin: possibly a variant of Rashad, meaning 'good guidance' or 'wisdom' in Arabic, or a modern coinageArabic—
- RichellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Roshaundaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage combining elements from names like Rosa and ShaundaModern coinage—
- RadenOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- RamezOf uncertain originArabic—
- RaymanThe name Rayman is a combination of the elements 'ray' and 'man', likely created as a modern coinageModern coinage—
- RaushanahLight, brightness, or radianceArabic—
- RolaOf uncertain originGreek—
- RaychellPossibly a modern blend of Ray and Rachel, or an elaborated form of RachelModern coinage—
- ReonaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RettieUncertainEnglish—
- RobeccaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RonaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RosemariaA combination of Rose and Maria, meaning 'rose of the sea' or 'bitter rose'Modern coinage—
- RishitaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- Raydellof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining Ray (from Raymond or Rachel) with the suffix -dellModern coinage—
- RemonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RewaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- RissieDiminutive of names beginning with or containing the sound 'ris', often used as a nickname for Beatrice or ClarissaEnglish—
- RodertProbably a variant or misspelling of Robert, meaning 'bright fame'English—
- RajanaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RaneenOf uncertain originArabic—
- RhonnaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Rhon or a variant of Rhonda meaning 'noisy' or 'rough'Welsh—
- RickellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RittaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RondleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RothaOf uncertain originIrish—
- RubensOf uncertain originDutch—
- RyhannaUnknownModern coinage—
- RashayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReannahThe name likely combines the sounds of popular names such as Reanna and Hannah, suggesting a blended meaning of 'grace' or 'song'Modern coinage—
- ReetaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Rendyof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RetinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RaymoundVariant spelling of Raymond, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'advice' and 'protector'English—
- RhileePossibly a variant of Riley, meaning 'valiant' or 'courageous', from the Irish surname Ó RaghaillighIrish—
- RasheeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Romoniaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Rulaoften interpreted as 'dew' or 'gentle rain' in Arabic, though the etymology is debatedArabic—
- RanjitOne who is delighted, pleasedSanskrit—
- RenneeVariant of Renee, from French 'renée' meaning 'reborn'French—
- ReznorProbably a modern coinage, with no established meaning outside of its association with the musician Trent ReznorModern coinage—
- RoyettaLittle RoyScottish—
- Rupaone of uncertain originSanskrit—
- RuthelMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- RansomeDerived from the surname Ransom, which originated as an occupational name for a councilor or a nickname for someone who paid or received a ransomEnglish—
- RecieOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Rosie or a feminine form of ReeseEnglish—
- RogerickOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ReynaldRuler's advisor, or form of ReynoldFrench—
- RodariusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RubelA diminutive of Rubin, meaning 'ruby'Hebrew—
- Ryinof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- RajiExpectant, hopefulSanskrit—
- RasheaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RosangelicaRose angelic, a combination of Rosa and AngelicaModern coinage—
- RayjonCombination of Ray and Jon, or a modern coinage from Ray + -jon suffixModern coinage—
- RayniModern coinage, likely a variant of Rainey or a feminine form of RayModern coinage—
- RenellaPossibly a variant of Renata, meaning 'reborn', or a feminine form of Renell, itself a modern coinageModern coinage—
- RhenaOften considered a variant of Rena, which itself may be a short form of names ending in -rena or a respelling of Gina, but its exact meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- Romualdfame rulerGerman—
- RainelleA modern coinage blending the sound of "Rain" or "Raina" with the popular suffix "elle"Modern coinage—
- RoslindPossibly a variant of Rosalind, meaning 'gentle horse' or 'pretty rose'English—
- Rosserof uncertain originEnglish—
- RyianProbably a modern respelling of Ryan, traditionally meaning 'little king' in IrishModern coinage—
- RaeshaunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Reaseof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RachelannA combination of Rachel (Hebrew: 'ewe') and Ann (Hebrew: 'grace'), often interpreted as 'graceful ewe'Modern coinage—
- RenardaAdviceGerman—
- RhandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RheanneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RichardinePossibly a feminine form of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'strong ruler'English—
- RodolpheFamous wolfFrench—
- RosmaryA spelling variant of Rosemary, meaning 'dew of the sea' or, more commonly, associated with the herb rosemaryLatin—
- RalondaLikely a modern coinage combining the popular sounds of names like Raquel and Yolanda, with no specific meaningModern coinage—
- RodinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RanferiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RenayeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RuhamaMercy, compassionHebrew—
- RamilOf uncertain originArabic—
- RanikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RenekaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RobbenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RydanDerived from the Irish surname O'Ríogháin, meaning 'descendant of the little king', or a modern variant of the name RyanIrish—
- RettOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RoweneVariant of Rowena, meaning 'famous joy' or derived from a Germanic element meaning 'fame' combined with 'joy', possibly influenced by a character in Walter Scott's novel 'Ivanhoe'English—
- RaymarOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReadeOf uncertain origin, possibly an English surname derived from a place name or a variant of ReadEnglish—
- RehmanMost Merciful, one of the names of God in IslamArabic—
- RilleyDerived from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh meaning 'descendant of Raghallach', a personal name of uncertain meaningIrish—
- RashikaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- RendiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RithaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RayneishaA modern invented name combining the fashionable prefix Ray- with the popular suffix -neisha, modeled after names like Taneisha and ShaniceModern coinage—
- RhodieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RobeyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RogenModern coinage, likely a blend or respelling of names like Roger or RyanModern coinage—
- RhiannA variant of Rhiannon, possibly meaning 'great queen' or 'divine queen' from the Welsh name RhiannonWelsh—
- RominOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'pomegranate' from PersianPersian—
- RayetteLittle graceEnglish—
- RhondalynA modern feminine name, likely a combination of Rhonda (of uncertain origin, possibly from a Welsh place name) and the popular suffix -lynModern coinage—
- RishawnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RondalynVariant of Rhonda, possibly meaning 'noisy' or 'rough' from Welsh, combined with the fashionable suffix -lynModern coinage—
- RandomRandom is a modern English word name, not a traditional given nameModern coinage—
- RashiaPossibly derived from Arabic 'Rashīd' meaning 'rightly guided' or 'wise,' but usage as a given name in English-speaking countries is very rare and its specific meaning is not well-establishedArabic—
- RayaneOf uncertain originArabic—
- ReishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReshaunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Rhandiof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RodericaFeminine form of Roderick, meaning 'famous ruler'English—
- Ronneof uncertain origin, possibly a short form of Veronica or a variant of RonneEnglish—
- RonnikaUncertainModern coinage—
- RandyeVariant of Randy, originally a diminutive of Randolph or Miranda, but often used independentlyEnglish—
- RhesaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RicquelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RidgelyFrom the ridge meadowEnglish—
- RonekaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RonnicaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RaeonnaModern invented name, often formed from Rae (a diminutive of Rachel) plus the fashionable suffix -onnaModern coinage—
- RaevonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Reathelof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Rachel or a combined nameModern coinage—
- RebakahA variant spelling of Rebecca, meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie' in Hebrew, often interpreted as 'captivating' or 'ensnaring'Hebrew—
- RennaeRebornEnglish—
- RetherOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RoseaRose-colored or rosy, derived from the Latin word for roseLatin—
- Rayshardof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RonithPossibly a modern variant of Ronit, meaning 'joy' or 'song' in HebrewModern coinage—
- Rachitcreated, formed, or builtSanskrit—
- RegginaldOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RaunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Romaldoof uncertain originItalian—
- RaevinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RahcelA respelling of Rachel, traditionally meaning 'ewe' in HebrewEnglish—
- RamalOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- RamsieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ReniseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RaelanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RilynneOf uncertain origin, likely a modern blend or variation of Rylee/Rylie with the -lynne suffixModern coinage—
- Roshardof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReaceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RushtonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RafelGod has healed (probable derivation from Raphael)Hebrew—
- Rienof uncertain originDutch—
- RosalyndOf debated origin, possibly a combination of the name Rosa and Linda, or a variant of Rosalind meaning 'pretty rose'English—
- RoshanaOf debated origin, possibly a variant of Roshan meaning 'light' or 'bright' in PersianPersian—
- RyosukeRespectful, polite, or cool/smooth, depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- RexannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RobsonSon of Rob, a diminutive of RobertEnglish—
- RageIntense anger, but as a name it is a rare modern coinage inspired by the English wordModern coinage—
- RakeshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RosamaeRose and May, a combination of two floral namesEnglish—
- RubyleeCompound of Ruby and LeeEnglish—
- Raelieof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- RashiedOf uncertain meaningArabic—
- RexinePossibly a feminine form of Rex, meaning 'king', or a trade name for a type of artificial leatherModern coinage—
- RitamarieCombination of the names Rita and MarieEnglish—
- RitterOf uncertain originGerman—
- RoselandPlace name meaning 'rose land', likely referring to a field of roses or a place named Rose LandEnglish—
- RuthiaFriend, companion (uncertainEnglish—
- RaysaUncertainSlavic—
- ReeshemahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RevereOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RiazContention, rival, or the act of strivingArabic—
- RickitaOf uncertain meaning, likely a feminine elaboration of Rick (a short form of Richard) with the Spanish/Italian diminutive suffix -itaModern coinage—
- RamshaA bouquet of flowersArabic—
- RaniePossibly a variant of Rainey or a diminutive of names like Lorraine or CorinneEnglish—
- RasoolMessenger, prophetArabic—
- RoyannOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage, possibly a blend of Roy and Ann or a feminine form of RoyModern coinage—
- RangelOf uncertain origin, possibly a patronymic surname from Spanish meaning 'son of Rango' or a variant of ÁngelSpanish—
- Reiceof uncertain origin, possibly a modern spelling variant of Rees or RiceEnglish—
- RichardsSon of RichardEnglish—
- Rindyof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RonnaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RamonicaA modern feminine coinage, possibly combining the sounds of Ramona with the popular -ica suffixModern coinage—
- ReeneOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of René meaning 'reborn' or a variant of ReneeFrench—
- RyelanModern invented name, likely a blend of Ryan and -lan suffix, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- RakinOf uncertain originArabic—