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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- RashekaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention or variant of RachekaModern coinage—
- ReighanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RhapsodyRhapsody is derived from the musical term for a free-form composition, evoking enthusiasm and ecstasyModern coinage—
- RunetteOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine diminutive form of a name beginning with Run- such as RunaModern coinage—
- RaiannaVariant of Rihanna or a blend of Ray and Anna, possibly meaning 'graceful' or 'queenly'Modern coinage—
- RanulfoProbably derived from Old Norse 'Ránúlfr', meaning 'wolf of the sea' or 'sea wolf'Spanish—
- RawsonSon of Raw or Ralph, from the medieval English personal name RaweEnglish—
- RefordOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RickeshaLikely a modern invented name, possibly blending the prefix 'Rick-' with the fashionable '-esha' suffix, common in African American coinages of the 1970s-80sModern coinage—
- RonnieshaCreated name combining Ronnie (Scottish diminutive of Ronald) with the popular suffix -esha, suggesting 'noble strength' by association with its components, though it has no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- RosieleeCompound name combining Rosie (a diminutive of Rose) and Lee (a name derived from an English surname meaning 'wood' or 'clearing')English—
- RacquelleA modern elaborated form of Rachel, likely intended to suggest a feminine and fashionable soundModern coinage—
- RanettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RithwikOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- RosemaeCompound of Rose (from the flower) and Mae (a variant of May, the month)English—
- RanenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RasheemaOf uncertain originArabic—
- RavindraLord of the sun, derived from Sanskrit elements ravi (sun) and indra (lord)Sanskrit—
- RayhaanOf debated originArabic—
- RemerOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RocquelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RuheeOf debated originArabic—
- Ranaldruler's advisorScottish—
- Rastusof uncertain originEnglish—
- RyleeannCombination of Rylee and Ann, with Rylee derived from an Irish surname meaning 'courageous' and Ann from Hebrew meaning 'grace'Modern coinage—
- Rawnof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RichelOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Rachel (Hebrew: 'ewe') or Richelle (a feminine form of Richard: 'brave power')English—
- RikiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RodgerickOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RiniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Rockneyof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Rodriguesson of RodrigoPortuguese—
- RonteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RadiahOf uncertain originArabic—
- RajatOne meaning is 'silver' or 'white' in SanskritSanskrit—
- RaziaOne who is content, satisfied, or pleasingArabic—
- RieseThe name Riese is of German origin, derived from the surname meaning 'giant', but its use as a given name is a modern coinage without a traditional meaningModern coinage—
- RimshaA bunch of flowersArabic—
- RodelUncertainModern coinage—
- RoyannePossibly a combination of Roy and Anne, or a variant of Royann, with uncertain specific meaningModern coinage—
- RylynneThe name Rylynne is a modern coinage with no established meaningModern coinage—
- ReniahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RexannaA combination of the prefixes Rex- and Anna, possibly meaning 'queenly grace' or 'counselor'Modern coinage—
- RishikeshLord of the senses, an epithet of the Hindu god VishnuSanskrit—
- RudeanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RykinModern coinage of uncertain meaning, possibly formed from the sound of 'Ryk-' (as in Ryker) plus the popular suffix '-in'Modern coinage—
- RhinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RohailOne who is inspired, guided, or on the right pathArabic—
- RomandaPerhaps a feminine form of Roman, or a combination of Rose and Amanda, but of uncertain originModern coinage—
- RylendProbably a modern invented name, likely combining the popular sound of names like Ryan or Ryland with the common suffix -end, possibly suggesting a place or landModern coinage—
- RafiaHigh, exalted, sublimeArabic—
- RaschelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReyleneLikely a modern feminine name combining elements from names like Rey and Marlene, possibly meaning 'queenly' or 'little queen'Modern coinage—
- RamcesOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RanetteLittle queen or songModern coinage—
- RemediosA reference to the Virgin Mary under the title Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, meaning 'Our Lady of Remedies'Spanish—
- RotundaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RussiaA modern coinage derived from the country name, likely chosen for its fashionable sound rather than for any literal meaningModern coinage—
- RacerOne who races or competes in speed contestsModern coinage—
- RachardOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Richard meaning 'brave ruler'English—
- RamandeepBeloved light or beloved lamp, often interpreted as 'lamp of the beloved'Sanskrit—
- ReagannThe name Reagann is a modern spelling variant of Reagan, an Irish surname meaning 'little king' or 'impulsive one'Irish—
- RonnitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RandilynCombination of Randy and the popular suffix -lyn, often interpreted as 'shield-wolf' from Rand- and 'lake' from -lynModern coinage—
- RasaDerived from Sanskrit 'rasa' meaning 'essence, juice, flavor' or 'taste'Sanskrit—
- ReginnaQueen, from Latin reginaLatin—
- ReiannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RevecaPerhaps a variant of Rebecca, meaning "to bind" or "to tie" in HebrewModern coinage—
- ReylinOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining sounds from names like Rey and LynnModern coinage—
- RosealynModern combination of Rose and -lyn, often interpreted as 'rose' or 'graceful rose'Modern coinage—
- RebaccaVariant spelling of Rebecca, meaning "to tie" or "to bind" in Hebrew, but of uncertain exact originHebrew—
- RectorOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RomondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReveMeans 'dream' in French, though its use as a given name is rare and modernFrench—
- RickeyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RoxeneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RykarThe meaning is not establishedModern coinage—
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- Reyonna—
- Raetta—
- Ravinder—
- Raysha—
- Rosbel—
- Rushawn—
- Raymonde—
- Ronasia—
- Rosan—
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- Renuka—
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- Rosha—
- Rucha—
- Ryna—
- Rashidi—
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- Riti—
- Rozay—
- Regene—
- Raykwon—
- Rayme—
- Rikita—
- Rukaya—
- Ryeland—
- Rahkim—
- Rhyli—
- Riddik—
- Rindi—
- Rosalynne—
- Roston—
- Russie—
- Rachella—
- Rafiel—
- Rhilyn—
- Roree—
- Rahshawn—
- Rakwon—
- Rayssa—
- Rebbie—
- Rishith—
- Rozelia—
- Ruey—
- Raihana—
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- Ramondo—
- Ranay—
- Ricka—
- Rethel—
- Roseana—
- Rayvion—
- Reeder—
- Ronzell—
- Raahil—
- Raechal—
- Ravonda—
- Reyann—
- Rohil—
- Raaghav—
- Rachelanne—
- Rajohn—
- Ramisa—
- Rashiya—
- Reyanne—
- Roshun—
- Ryonna—
- Rakeen—
- Reinette—
- Rendon—
- Rickiya—
- Rie—
- Rolondo—
- Rhiya—
- Ricketta—
- Rikayla—
- Roylee—
- Ruthetta—
- Rutilio—
- Rynell—
- Ralphine—
- Regie—
- Rekita—
- Renai—
- Ritchard—
- Rocsi—
- Ruberta—
- Rabiah—
- Rachid—
- Reesha—
- Reyce—
- Rilei—
- Rondo—
- Rajvi—
- Ranata—
- Ratasha—
- Rayel—
- Regal—
- Remijio—
- Rilea—
- Rushika—
- Raenah—
- Reiana—
- Remberto—
- Reynol—
- Rickardo—
- Rily—
- Romesha—
- Raesean—
- Raesha—
- Redith—
- Renel—
- Reshanda—
- Riannah—
- Rondrick—
- Roseleen—
- Rozie—
- Raelea—
- Robertta—
- Romeka—
- Raenette—