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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- RichieDiminutive of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leader'English97
- RansomThe name Ransom is derived from an English surname meaning 'son of Rand', which itself comes from the Old Norse personal name 'Rand' meaning 'shield'English97
- RamirOf uncertain originSpanish96
- RashadGood sense, good judgment, or right guidanceArabic95
- RamsesSon of Ra (the sun god)Arabic95
- RoweEither a topographic surname for someone who lived by a row of houses, or a variant of Roe, meaning 'roe deerEnglish95
- RoderickFamous rulerGerman93
- RiyanOf uncertain originModern coinage93
- RiaanLittle king or crown princeSanskrit92
- RyahOf uncertain originModern coinage92
- RigginsOf uncertain originModern coinage91
- RylaOf uncertain originModern coinage91
- RhyleeVariant of Riley, derived from the Old English ryge 'rye' and leah 'clearing, meadow', thus 'rye clearing'English90
- RicoOne common meaning is 'rich' or 'powerful,' derived from Germanic elementsSpanish89
- RuhiSpiritual, soulful, or relating to the spiritArabic89
- RomariOf debated originModern coinage89
- RylinOf uncertain originModern coinage88
- RookRook refers to the black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence and social behaviorEnglish88
- RihannaBasil sweetArabic87
- RaghavDescendant of Raghu, a king of the Solar dynastySanskrit87
- RemedyA cure or treatment for an ailmentModern coinage87
- RosalindaBeautiful roseSpanish86
- RosalineA diminutive or variant of Rose, meaning "rose" in LatinEnglish85
- RebelOne who resists authority or conventionEnglish84
- RakanOne who is respectful, courteous, or of noble characterArabic83
- RahmaMercy, compassionArabic82
- RoganLikely a variant of the Irish surname Ó Rogáin, meaning 'descendant of Rogán', a personal name possibly derived from 'rod' meaning 'red-haired'Irish80
- RockwellRock spring or rock streamEnglish80
- RinaOf debated originHebrew79
- RosellaLittle roseLatin78
- RiaFriendSpanish78
- RextonOf uncertain originModern coinage78
- RoxanaDawn or little starPersian77
- RonaldoRuler's advisor or wise ruler, though the association with the famous footballer has largely shaped modern perceptionPortuguese77
- RoenOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of RowanModern coinage77
- RaineyOf uncertain originEnglish76
- RoyaDream, vision, or hopePersian76
- RayaanOne who is satisfied, contented, or at peaceArabic76
- RenleighOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining the sounds of Ren- (as in Ren or Wren) with the popular suffix -leighModern coinage76
- RenaOf uncertain or multiple originsEnglish75
- RigobertoFamous for his strength or bright ruler, a compound of Germanic elementsSpanish74
- RaeleighA modern invented name, likely combining the syllable Rae with the fashionable suffix -leigh, suggesting a meadow or clearingModern coinage74
- RorieUsually considered a variant of Rory, meaning 'red king' or 'red-haired,' but also used as a diminutive of AuroraIrish73
- RoxyDawnEnglish72
- RiyahUncertainModern coinage71
- Rivenof uncertain originModern coinage70
- RazielGod is my secretHebrew68
- RudranshLord of the Rudras, an epithet of the Hindu god ShivaSanskrit68
- RyleyOf uncertain originIrish67
- RynleighOf uncertain originModern coinage67
- RavynOf uncertain originModern coinage66
- RahimMerciful, compassionateArabic66
- ReevesSurname transferred to given name, derived from Middle English meaning 'reeve' (a local official)English66
- RaelOf uncertain originModern coinage66
- RanaTo gaze, to look, or (in Arabic) eye-catching, beautifulArabic65
- RaniaQueen, or gazingArabic65
- RaizelRose, or myrtleHebrew65
- RinOf uncertain originJapanese65
- RhyanProbably a modern variant of Ryan, an Irish surname meaning 'little king' or 'descendant of Rian', though the spelling Rhyan is a modern respellingIrish64
- RomieOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Romeo or Romilda, or a variant of RomyEnglish64
- RyeDerived from the grain name, ultimately from Old English rygeModern coinage64
- Roisinlittle roseIrish64
- RoscoeFrom a surname derived from Old Norse meaning 'deer forest' or 'roebuck wood'English63
- RaylinCombination of Ray and the popular suffix -lin, often interpreted as 'wise protector' or 'counselor' by analogy with names like RaynardModern coinage63
- Rustinson of Rust (a diminutive of Russell), or from the English surname RustinEnglish62
- RazanOf debated originArabic62
- RaylynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern blend combining the name Ray with the popular suffix -lynModern coinage62
- RunaMeaning varies by originJapanese62
- RakaiOf uncertain originModern coinage62
- RobertaFeminine form of Robert, meaning 'bright fame'English61
- ReefA name derived from the English word for a ridge of rock or coral at or near the surface of waterModern coinage61
- RemmyOf uncertain originModern coinage61
- RoxannaDawn, bright, or a variant of Roxana, possibly meaning 'little star' in PersianPersian60
- RiversThe name Rivers is a modern surname-style given name derived from the English word for a flowing body of waterEnglish60
- Radhaa name of Krishna's beloved cowherd girl, often interpreted as 'prosperity' or 'success'Sanskrit60
- RaeyaProbably a variant of Raya, meaning 'friend' or 'companion' in Hebrew, or a respelling of Raya, from Arabic rayya meaning 'satisfied, content'Modern coinage60
- RayvenSpelling variant of Raven, derived from the birdModern coinage59
- RaeleeRaelee is a modern compound name, combining Rae (a short form of Rachel) and Lee (from an English surname meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow')Modern coinage59
- RyuDragon or dragon-likeJapanese59
- Rishaanone possible meaning is 'best' or 'excellent' from SanskritSanskrit59
- RosaleighCombination of Rosa and leigh, roughly 'rose meadow'Modern coinage59
- ReiA unisex name with multiple originsJapanese59
- RuiA common Portuguese name meaning 'red' or 'famous,' though debatedPortuguese59
- ReevaPossibly a variant of Riva, meaning "to bind" or "friend" in Hebrew, or a feminine form of ReeveEnglish59
- RipA nickname meaning 'rest in peace' or possibly derived from Rip Van WinkleEnglish59
- RollinsSon of Rollo, or famous wolfEnglish59
- RivaanOf uncertain originModern coinage59
- RyettRyett is a modern invented name, likely formed from the fashionable -ett suffix and a sound blend of Ry- (as in Ryan or Ryder)Modern coinage59
- RustyReddish-brown, from the color of rustEnglish58
- RosannaRose of graceItalian58
- RafaelaGod has healedLatin58
- RaniyahVariation of Raniya, meaning 'looking' or 'gazing' in ArabicArabic58
- ReuvenBehold, a sonHebrew58
- RosabellaRose + beautifulModern coinage56
- RahafDelicate, gentle, or fineArabic56
- RahmirOf uncertain originModern coinage56
- RowynnA modern respelling of Rowan, derived from an Irish surname meaning 'little red-haired oneIrish56
- RhyattOf uncertain origin, possibly an invented nameModern coinage56
- RaymundoWise protectorSpanish55
- Raiyaof uncertain originModern coinage55
- RiverlynRiverlyn is a modern invented name combining 'River' and the popular suffix '-lyn', with no traditional meaningModern coinage55
- RoelFamous wolfScandinavian54
- RawanOne possible meaning is contentment or satisfaction, derived from the Arabic word for being pleasedArabic54
- RomelloA modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular "ro-" sound (as in Romeo or Roman) with the fashionable suffix "-ello," evoking a melodic qualityModern coinage53
- RikkiUsually short for Frederica, meaning 'peaceful ruler', or a variant of RickyEnglish52
- RonniDiminutive of Veronica, meaning 'true image' or 'victory bringer'English52
- RoyaleOf royal or regal qualityModern coinage52
- RamyOf uncertain originArabic52
- RustonOf uncertain originEnglish52
- RagnarWarrior judgment or counsel of the godsScandinavian52
- RaidynOf uncertain originModern coinage52
- RaifeOf uncertain originScandinavian52
- RippOf uncertain originModern coinage51
- RydenOf uncertain originModern coinage50
- ReemaWhite antelopeArabic50
- RezaContentment, satisfaction, or approvalArabic50
- RogueOne who is independent and unconventional, from the word meaning 'scoundrel' or 'vagrant'English50
- RamPleasing, delightfulSanskrit49
- RailynnModern invented name, possibly a combination of the sound "Ray" with the popular suffix "-lynn"Modern coinage49
- RyoFrom Japanese, depending on the kanji used: "cool, refreshing" (涼), "distant" (遼), "dragon" (竜), or "excellent" (良), among othersJapanese49
- ReasonReason, meaning "cause" or "explanation," used as a virtue nameEnglish49
- RosettaLittle rose, or from the place name Rosetta (Egypt)Italian48
- RenaeReborn, born againFrench48
- RikerProbably a transferred use of the Dutch surname Riker, which may derive from a place name meaning "rich" or "powerful"Modern coinage48
- RyleOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Rylee or Riley, or a transferred use of the surname Ryle, which may derive from Old English 'ryle' meaning 'rye hill'Modern coinage48
- RhodaRose or rose blossom, from the Greek word 'rhodon'Greek47
- RenesmaeA modern invented name, an amalgamation of Renée and Esmé, meaning 'reborn' and 'esteemed' respectivelyModern coinage47
- RachelleRachelle is a French feminine diminutive of Rachel, meaning 'ewe' in HebrewFrench46
- RocioDew, referring to the dew of heaven or a title of the Virgin MarySpanish46
- RehanFragrant, sweet-scentedArabic46
- RainnDerived from the English word for water falling from cloudsModern coinage46
- RickeyDiminutive of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leader'English45
- RomeloOf debated originModern coinage45
- RennOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- RaayaRaaya is a modern Hebrew name meaning 'friend' or 'companion'Hebrew45
- RaynRayn is a modern variant of the name Rain, with no definitive meaning beyond the natural phenomenonModern coinage43
- RafiMy exaltation, my uplifting, or high statusArabic43
- RomaniOf or relating to the Romani peopleModern coinage43
- RositaLittle roseSpanish42
- ReyesKings (plural of 'rey,' the Spanish word for king), a reference to the biblical MagiSpanish42
- RenatoReborn, born againItalian42
- RomeroPilgrim, specifically one who travels to a holy siteSpanish42
- RadhikaSuccessful, prosperous, or one who brings prosperitySanskrit42
- RhylanOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- ReyanOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- RigginOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Riggan or a surname transferred to given name useEnglish42
- RhoneOf uncertain originFrench42
- RateelOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- RivaOf uncertain originItalian41
- Rhyderof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented spelling of Ryder or Rider, which referred to a mounted warrior or messenger, or a variant of the surname Ryder derived from an occupational name for a horsemanModern coinage41
- RayanaOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- RaevynModern variant of Raven, meaning black bird, or of uncertain originModern coinage41
- RevelJoyful celebration or merrymakingModern coinage41
- RoranPossibly derived from Old Norse or Gaelic elements, but the name's meaning is uncertain given its modern coinageModern coinage41
- RumaysaA name of Arabic origin, often associated with a small bouquet of sweet-smelling flowersArabic41
- RickShort form of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leader'English40
- RosyRoseEnglish40
- RaylonCombination of the sounds 'Ray' and 'Lon', likely influenced by names such as Ray and WaylonModern coinage40
- RahilGuided, one who is on the right path, or travelerArabic40
- RoperOccupational surname referring to a maker or seller of ropeEnglish40
- RheyaPossibly a variant of Rhea, meaning "flowing" or "ease" in GreekEnglish40
- RouxOf uncertain originFrench40
- RiyanshOf uncertain originSanskrit40
- Ruelle40
- RomelOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Rommel or a modern coinageModern coinage39
- ReeveBailiff or stewardEnglish39
- Rylerof uncertain originModern coinage39
- Radhyaof uncertain originSanskrit39
- RihaanOf uncertain originSanskrit38
- RuhaanProbably of Sanskrit origin, possibly meaning 'spiritual' or 'of the spirit', though the exact derivation is uncertainSanskrit38
- RighteousA virtuous name from the English word meaning morally correct or uprightModern coinage38
- RahiOne possible meaning is 'handsome' or 'beautiful' in PersianPersian38
- RoxieEither a pet form of Roxanne, meaning 'dawn' or 'bright', or derived from the Persian name Roshanak, meaning 'little dawn'Persian37
- RonyOf uncertain originEnglish37
- RilynOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- RaahiOne who travelsSanskrit37
- RooseveltRose field, from Dutch 'rozenveld'Dutch36
- RashawnPossibly a modern invented name, often considered a blend of 'Rashad' or 'Ray' and the '-shawn' suffix derived from 'Sean' or 'Shawn'Modern coinage36
- RubieVariant spelling of Ruby, meaning 'red gemstone'English36
- RasheedOne who is rightly guided, or one who follows the right pathArabic36
- RayshawnOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- RimaProbably derived from Arabic rīm, meaning 'white antelope'Arabic36
- RyleiOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- RailynOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- RaylandOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- RennerOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- RemieOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- RigbyOf uncertain originEnglish36
- RaenaProbably a variant of Raina or Renata, the latter meaning 'reborn' in LatinModern coinage35
- RoslynnEither a variant of Rosalind, from the Germanic elements 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender), or a feminine form of Ross, from the Scottish Gaelic 'ros' (promontory, headland)English35
- RivkahTo bind, to join (debatedHebrew35
- ReuelFriend of God (Hebrew origin, with some uncertainty)Hebrew35
- RainierOne popular interpretation is 'wise army,' from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (advice) and 'hari' (army)French35
- RiyaanBlessed, prosperous, or flourishingArabic35
- RavennaOf uncertain origin, possibly related to the city of Ravenna in ItalyItalian35
- RuchyOf uncertain originEnglish35
- RomynOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- RandiShield-wolf or advisorEnglish34
- RonnyDiminutive of Ronald, meaning 'ruler's counselor' or 'ruler with counsel'Scandinavian34
- RoseannaCombination of Rose and AnnaEnglish34