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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- Rainercounseling armyGerman34
- RemmiOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- RaiIt can mean 'trust' or 'belief' in Japanese, or be a short form of names like RaidenJapanese34
- RoiDerived from the Spanish word 'rey' meaning 'king' or from the Hebrew name 'Ro'i' meaning 'my shepherd'Spanish34
- RemielThe name Remiel is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God's mercy' or 'thunder of God'Hebrew34
- RuahWind, breath, spirit, or divine presenceHebrew34
- RaelaniOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- RockerOne who rocksModern coinage34
- Rionof uncertain originModern coinage33
- RozlynOf debated originEnglish33
- RamiyahModern feminine coinage, likely blending elements of names like Ramona or Ramia with the fashionable suffix -yahModern coinage33
- RuqayyahGentle, soft, or tenderArabic33
- RynnOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- RaiaOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- Ryat33
- Rudvik33
- RowenaFamous friendEnglish32
- RaniyaOf debated meaningModern coinage32
- RafaellaGod has healedItalian32
- RuslanLion, derived from the Turkic arslanSlavic32
- RipkenOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- RonavOne meaning is 'illuminated' or 'shining' from SanskritSanskrit32
- RinleyProbably a feminine elaboration of the surname Rinley, possibly of English origin meaning 'rye meadow'Modern coinage32
- RawlinsSon of Rawlin, a medieval diminutive of Ralph, meaning 'wolf counselEnglish32
- Robinsonson of Robin (a diminutive of Robert)English31
- RashidRightly guided, one who is on the right pathArabic31
- RaniQueen (in Sanskrit and many South Asian languages)Sanskrit31
- RayhanFragrant herb or plant, specifically basil or myrtleArabic31
- RenlyOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- RyelleOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- RochelleLittle rockFrench30
- Rachellewe, female sheepHebrew30
- RiannaOf debated originWelsh30
- RakeemOf debated originArabic30
- RoshanLight, brightness, or illuminationPersian30
- RaisaRich, wealthyArabic30
- RashellProbably a variant of Rochelle, a feminine form of Roch, ultimately from a Germanic name meaning 'rest' or 'rock'English30
- RiderOccupational surname for a horseman or knight, from the Old English 'ridere' meaning 'rider, messenger'English30
- RaelynneCombination of Rae and LynneModern coinage30
- RaneemPossibly derived from Arabic 'ranīm' meaning 'melody, tune' or 'to sing softly'Arabic30
- RenattaReborn, born againItalian30
- RiahGenerally considered a variant of Rhea, meaning 'flowing' or 'ease' in Greek mythology, though it may also derive as a shortened form of Maria or other namesModern coinage30
- RanveerA name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'brave in battle' or 'heroic warrior'Sanskrit30
- RhenOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a respelling of Ren or WrenModern coinage30
- Reignapossessing queenly qualitiesLatin30
- RishivOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- RupertBright fame, derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright)German29
- RoniVariant of Ronnie, a short form of Ronald or Veronica, or a Hebrew name meaning 'my joy' or 'song'English29
- ReymundoWise protector or counsel protectionSpanish29
- RoselieA combination of Rose and Lee, or a variant of Rosalie, meaning 'rose' plus a diminutive suffixEnglish29
- RoczenOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- RynOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- RamaniOf uncertain originSanskrit29
- RivanOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- RamariOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- RubaniOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- RickiDiminutive of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leader', often used as a feminine given nameEnglish28
- RuebenBehold, a sonHebrew28
- RitchieA diminutive of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leaderEnglish28
- RigoOf uncertain originSpanish28
- RennaOf uncertain originEnglish28
- RayceA modern variant of the name Race, which may mean 'swift' or 'runner' from the English word race, or be a variant of the Irish name Rice meaning 'impulsive' or 'fiery one'Modern coinage28
- RosabelleBeautiful roseEnglish28
- RemmingtonSurname transferred to given use, likely associated with the English town of Remington or a place name meaning 'estate of Rema's people'Modern coinage28
- RosmeryCombination of Rosa and Mary, or a variant of Rosemary meaning 'dew of the sea'Spanish28
- RumaisaBouquet of flowers or white flower, though its exact derivation is debatedArabic28
- RemediOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- Rhaena28
- RufusRed-haired, red-complexionedLatin27
- RickieDiminutive of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leader'English27
- RusselOf uncertain originEnglish27
- RichWealthy or powerfulEnglish27
- RyanneLittle king or descendant of the king, from the Irish surname RyanIrish27
- RhyleighVariant spelling of Rylee or Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'rye clearing'Modern coinage27
- RionaQueenlyIrish27
- RylahOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- RawlingsSon of Rawling, a medieval English surname of uncertain originEnglish27
- RhylenOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- RiverleighA combination of 'river' and the suffix '-leigh', meaning 'river meadow'Modern coinage27
- RachaelEwe, female sheepHebrew26
- ReynoldsSon of Reynold, from the Germanic given name meaning 'counsel-power' or 'ruler's advisor'English26
- RoseyOf uncertain originEnglish26
- RayleenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern combination of Ray and the suffix -leenModern coinage26
- RedmondRedmond is of debated originEnglish26
- RinoaOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- Rhykerof uncertain originModern coinage26
- RaelleOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- RiottOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- RudolphFamous wolfGerman25
- RosendoFamous for his counselSpanish25
- Rileighvariant of Riley, derived from an Irish surname meaning 'courageous' or 'rye clearing'Modern coinage25
- RileeVariant of Riley, possibly meaning 'rye clearing' or 'courageous'Modern coinage25
- RianaLittle queen or graceful lilyModern coinage25
- RomarioOf debated originPortuguese25
- RylynOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- RielleOf debated originModern coinage25
- RosalyVariant of Rosalie or Rosalind, likely a modern respelling with the -ly suffixModern coinage25
- RishanOf uncertain originSanskrit25
- RohaanOf uncertain originArabic25
- RaiyanBlessed, exalted, or flourishingArabic25
- RoxasOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- RaelaOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- RuhaniSpiritual, of the spiritArabic25
- Renesmeof uncertain meaningModern coinage25
- RuqayyaSpell, charm, or incantationArabic25
- RhyettModern invented name, likely a creative respelling of Ryatt or RylandModern coinage25
- RonShort form of Ronald, derived from a Scottish name meaning 'ruler's counselor' or 'counsel rule'Scottish24
- RodrickFamous rulerGerman24
- RamoneOf uncertain originSpanish24
- ReaOf uncertain originEnglish24
- RahmanMost Merciful, one of the attributes of God in IslamArabic24
- RuvimBehold, a sonHebrew24
- RoyaltiOf uncertain meaningModern coinage24
- RaphaellaGod has healedHebrew24
- RhyaOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- RefaelGod has healedHebrew24
- RhydianLittle chief or little lord, from a Welsh diminutive of rhi 'ruler'Welsh24
- RorikOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- RomirOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- RyzenInvented name, likely inspired by the AMD processor brand RyzenModern coinage24
- RenoPossibly derived from the city of Reno, Nevada, itself named after Jesse LModern coinage23
- RomellPossibly a variant of Romel, itself a form of Romulus, meaning 'of Rome' in Latin, or a modern coinage combining elements like 'Rome' + 'ell'Modern coinage23
- RidaSatisfied, contentArabic23
- RishaPossibly derived from the Sanskrit word 'rishi' meaning 'sage' or 'seer', or a modern variant of 'Aisha' or 'Rashida'Sanskrit23
- RaiderOne who raidsEnglish23
- RylinnOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining the sound of names like Ryan or Rylan with the popular suffix -linnModern coinage23
- RylannOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- RaedLeader, pioneer, forerunnerArabic23
- RomulusOf uncertain meaningLatin23
- RocketA projectile or engine that propels itself by ejecting exhaustModern coinage23
- RaghadDelight, pleasure, or comfortArabic23
- RiyanaPossibly derived from Sanskrit meaning 'soft, tender' or a variant of Riana, meaning 'queen'Sanskrit23
- ReddingFrom an English surname meaning 'son of Reed' or 'descendant of a red-haired person'English23
- ReinerMighty armyGerman23
- RuairiRed-haired king or red king, from Irish GaelicIrish23
- RahmahMercy, compassion, or benevolence, one of the attributes of God in IslamArabic23
- RababOf uncertain originArabic23
- RobbyFamous brightnessEnglish22
- RoseanneGraceful rose, a combination of Rose and AnneEnglish22
- RuthannCombination of Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'companion' (of debated Hebrew origin), and Ann, from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'Modern coinage22
- RisaOf debated originJapanese22
- RaeannCombination of Rae and AnnEnglish22
- RexfordFord of the reeds or rushes, or a name transferred from an English place nameEnglish22
- RyenVariant of Ryan, derived from an Irish surname meaning 'little king'Irish22
- RajKing or rulerSanskrit22
- RainieQueenModern coinage22
- RiddhiProsperity, growth, or abundanceSanskrit22
- RiellaLikely a modern coinage combining the popular suffix 'ella' with the sound of names like Ria or BriellaModern coinage22
- RyzeOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage inspired by the word 'rise' or the video game character RyzeModern coinage22
- RevThe name Rev is a modern coinage derived from the word 'rev', short for revolution, often associated with revving an engineModern coinage22
- RipleeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage derived from the English surname Ripley, meaning 'strip of land' or 'soldier's meadow'Modern coinage22
- Rivie22
- Rahzi22
- RaymonWise protector or counsel protection, a variant of RaymondGerman21
- RosinaLittle roseItalian21
- RandShield, protectorEnglish21
- Roselinelittle roseFrench21
- RoeOf uncertain originEnglish21
- Rykenof uncertain originModern coinage21
- RidhiOne who is well-prosperousSanskrit21
- ReyaanOf debated originSanskrit21
- RiyadOf debated origin: possibly Arabic for 'gardens' or 'meadows', derived from the plural of rawḍahArabic21
- RaynerAdviceGerman21
- ReydenOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- RyotOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- RedfordRed ford, referring to a river crossing with red soil or vegetationEnglish21
- Rhome21
- RandolphFrom the Old Norse elements 'rand' meaning 'rim' or 'shield' and 'ulfr' meaning 'wolf', thus 'shield-wolf'English20
- RussShort form of Russell, meaning 'little red one'English20
- ReenaA variant of Rena, often interpreted as 'joy' or 'song' from Hebrew, or as a short form of names ending in -reen or -rinaHebrew20
- Rommelof uncertain originGerman20
- RamyaEnchanting, beautiful, or pleasingSanskrit20
- RaffaeleGod has healedItalian20
- RainyA weather-related name meaning rainy or characteristic of rainModern coinage20
- RaineeA modern feminine variant of Rain, derived from the English vocabulary word for precipitation, likely chosen for its soft, nature-inspired soundModern coinage20
- RozaRose or a flowering rose bushSlavic20
- RihanFragrant, sweet-scented, or a name for a type of aromatic plant (basil or myrtle)Arabic20
- RohenOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- RayanshRayansh is of uncertain meaningModern coinage20
- RosalenaA combination of Rosa and Lena, often interpreted as 'rose' and 'light'English20
- ReighlynnA modern invented name, likely a blend of elements from names like Reagan or Rylee with the popular suffix -lynnModern coinage20
- RymanDerived from an English surname, possibly meaning 'rye man' or referring to a place nameEnglish20
- Riverlyof uncertain meaningModern coinage20
- Reasyn20
- RhondaOf uncertain originWelsh19
- RamaPleasing, charming, or a name of the Hindu god VishnuSanskrit19
- RhileyOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- RishabhOf uncertain origin, Rishabh is likely derived from a Sanskrit term associated with the zodiac Taurus or the concept of excellenceSanskrit19
- RonakA Persian word for a small light or glittering object, often interpreted as light or brightnessPersian19
- RidwanApproval, contentmentArabic19
- RigelThe foot of Orion, from the name of the brightest star in the constellation OrionArabic19
- RmaniPossibly a modern respelling of the brand name Armani, or a phonetic variant of names like RomanyModern coinage19
- Rodrygo19
- Randalshield wolf or house wolfEnglish18
- RodgerFamous spearEnglish18
- RhiannaOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- Ryneof uncertain originIrish18
- RuthanneRuthanne is a compound name combining Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'companion', with Anne, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'English18
- RudiFamous wolfGerman18
- RosaleenLittle rose, or a diminutive of Rosaleen, itself an Irish diminutive of RoseIrish18