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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- RaelinOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- RennyOf uncertain originEnglish18
- RithvikOne whose strength is truth or a lord of truth, derived from the Sanskrit words 'rita' (truth) and 'vik' (strength or lord)Sanskrit18
- RozlynnA modern invented name combining elements of Rose and LynnModern coinage18
- RomeyA diminutive or variant of Ramona, possibly meaning 'wise protector' in German, but of uncertain exact originSpanish18
- RaffaellaGod has healedItalian18
- RoizyOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- ReinOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- Reiaof uncertain originModern coinage18
- Rapha18
- Rhylo18
- Remiri18
- RoseannCombination of Rose and Ann, meaning either 'rose' or 'grace' (Ann from Hebrew Hannah)English17
- RubinBehold, a sonHebrew17
- RichmondFrom a surname and place name meaning 'strong hill' in Old EnglishEnglish17
- Rockfrom the English word 'rock', referring to a large stone or boulder, often associated with strength and solidityEnglish17
- RayePossibly a feminine variant of Ray, ultimately derived from the Old German Ragin meaning 'counsel' or 'advice'English17
- RayvonCombination of Ray and the suffix -von, often interpreted as 'little ray' or 'counsel of the raven' by back-formationModern coinage17
- RolanPossibly from the German name Roland, meaning 'famous land', or a variant of the Irish name RoelánGerman17
- RosetteLittle roseFrench17
- RaileyOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name or a variant of RileyModern coinage17
- Riddickof uncertain originModern coinage17
- RainbowA multicolored arc in the sky, symbol of hope and promiseModern coinage17
- RamiahOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Roselylikely a combination of Rose and the popular suffix -ly, or a variant of RosalieModern coinage17
- RidhaanOne who is contentArabic17
- Rhylandof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name blending Ry- (as in Ryan or Ryder) with the popular suffix -landModern coinage17
- RetalOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- RockoA modern coinage likely derived from the name Rocky or as a short form of Rocco, with no established meaning beyond its soundModern coinage17
- RowinPossibly a variant of Rowan, meaning 'little red-haired one' or derived from the rowan treeModern coinage17
- RoreyUncertainModern coinage17
- RaadThunder, in ArabicArabic17
- RemingtynA modern invented name, likely a respelling of Remington with a 'y' for distinctivenessModern coinage17
- RafaShort form of Rafael, meaning 'God has healed' in HebrewHebrew17
- RennickOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- RayvnOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- RaagaOf uncertain originSanskrit17
- RaamPleasant, charmingModern coinage17
- RusOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Rivi17
- Rylani17
- RollandOf debated originFrench16
- RowlandFamous landEnglish16
- RaylenePossibly a modern blend of Ray and the popular feminine suffix -lene, or a variant of RaeleenModern coinage16
- RosariaRose, or one who is like a roseItalian16
- RayannOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- RiccardoBrave ruler or strong rulerItalian16
- RonalOf uncertain originScottish16
- RoseleeRoselee combines the floral name Rose with the suffix -lee, meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing', so the name is often interpreted as 'rose meadow'English16
- RanyaGazing, looking at, or a variant of Rania meaning queenly (of debated origin)Arabic16
- RemusOf uncertain originLatin16
- ReyliOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of RileyModern coinage16
- RaffiOften considered a short form of Raphael, meaning 'God has healed' in Hebrew, but also used independently or as a variant of RafiHebrew16
- RihanaBasil (the herb)Arabic16
- RossiOf uncertain originItalian16
- RossyOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- RashedOf sound judgment, rightly guided, or one who sees clearlyArabic16
- RubaA raised hill or plateau, or figArabic16
- RajveerKing of warriorsSanskrit16
- RakiyahProbably a modern coinage, possibly inspired by the Arabic name Raqiya or Rakiyah, meaning 'pure' or 'innocent,' but the exact intention is uncertainModern coinage16
- ReniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- RaifA variant of Raif, possibly derived from the Arabic رائف (ra'if), meaning 'merciful' or 'compassionate'Arabic16
- RenadDelicate or tender, though some sources connect it to the Arabic word for a type of fragrant plantArabic16
- RamahOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Hebrew 'ramah' meaning 'height' or 'exalted', or from a place name in the BibleHebrew16
- RigleyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Rigby or RidleyModern coinage16
- RehemaMercy, compassionAfrican16
- RhoninOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- Rua16
- Rhyzen16
- Rooh16
- Ryaire16
- Rylas16
- RoqueRockSpanish15
- RayannaProbably a combination of the names Ray and Anna, or a variant of Rayanne, though its exact meaning is uncertainModern coinage15
- RiseThe name Rise is derived from the English word meaning 'to ascend' or 'to get up'English15
- RosalinOf debated originModern coinage15
- RoseliaRose, or a combination of Rose and -eliaEnglish15
- RosabelRose + fair, beautifulEnglish15
- ReineQueen in French, a title of the Virgin Mary (Notre-Dame de Reine)French15
- RomenOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- RenanOf uncertain originHebrew15
- RedFrom the English vocabulary word for the color redEnglish15
- RaileeA modern invented name, likely a blend of Ray and Lee, though sometimes associated with 'meadow' via the Old English leahModern coinage15
- ReiganOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- ReyahOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- RozaliaRose, referring to the flowerSlavic15
- Rayhanabasil, a fragrant herbArabic15
- Rosamundof debated derivation, usually parsed as "horse protection" (from Old German "hros" + "mund") or "rose of the world" (from Latin "rosa" + "mundus")Latin15
- Ruwaydagentle, soft, or slow-movingArabic15
- RocklynA modern feminine coinage combining the elements 'rock' (as in strength) and the popular suffix '-lyn'Modern coinage15
- RayelynnCombination of Rae (a short form of Rachel) and the popular suffix -lynnModern coinage15
- RoberthBright fameGerman15
- RechyOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- RemiiA modern spelling variant of Remi or Remy, ultimately derived from the Latin name Remigius, meaning 'oarsman' or 'rower'Modern coinage15
- RoohiA variant of Ruhi, meaning 'spiritual' or 'mystical' in Persian and Urdu contextsPersian15
- RuyaVision, dream, or hope in Turkish and Arabic contextsArabic15
- Raylah15
- Roa15
- Riziki15
- Rivansh15
- Rysa15
- Rymir15
- Rabaab15
- Rivian15
- Reinaldoruler's advisor or mighty ruler, derived from Germanic elementsSpanish14
- RuelOf uncertain originEnglish14
- RajaKing, ruler, or prince in Sanskrit and related languagesSanskrit14
- ReesOf uncertain originWelsh14
- RamziOne who is wise or a symbol of wisdom, derived from the Arabic root r-m-zArabic14
- RoselinLittle rose, or a combination of Rose and the suffix -linEnglish14
- RobelOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- RosaleaRose meadow or rose clearing, a combination of the English word rose and the Old English element leah meaning wood, clearing, or meadowEnglish14
- RhylieFormed from the sound of the name Riley combined with a fashionable -ie suffixModern coinage14
- RoarkOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Roarke, meaning 'famous ruler' in IrishIrish14
- RizwanOne who is satisfied, content, or pleasedArabic14
- RawleyDeer meadow or roe deer woodEnglish14
- RayelleOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- RazaContentment, satisfactionArabic14
- RylonOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- ReetOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- RuhanOf debated originSanskrit14
- RosaliDerived from Latin 'rosa' meaning roseItalian14
- RealityA modern coinage derived from the English word 'reality', meaning the state of things as they actually existModern coinage14
- RaffertyProsperity, abundanceIrish14
- RishavConqueror of the senses, one who has subdued his passionsSanskrit14
- RaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- RoslinOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- RenezmaeOf uncertain formationModern coinage14
- RamessesDerived from Egyptian 'Ra-mes-su' meaning 'Ra has fashioned him' or 'born of Ra'Modern coinage14
- RitalA modern invented name, possibly formed from Rita or Ria with the fashionable suffix -al, though some may connect it to the Arabic word for basil or a river in CroatiaModern coinage14
- RhyleiRhylei is a modern invented name, likely derived from the Irish surname Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'rye clearing', though the spelling is a creative variantModern coinage14
- RyottProbably a modern invented name without a specific inherent meaningModern coinage14
- RhaelynA modern invented name, likely combining the trendy 'R-' beginning with the popular '-lyn' suffixModern coinage14
- ReizyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of names like Raisa or a diminutive of names ending in -reizeModern coinage14
- Romillyof uncertain originEnglish14
- ReylanPossibly a modern invented name combining elements of names like Rey and -lan, or a variant of RaylanModern coinage14
- Rakari14
- Rous14
- Radd14
- Rhyelle14
- Ralani14
- Rollinfamous wolfGerman13
- RollieDiminutive of Roland, meaning 'famous land' or 'famous throughout the land'German13
- Rashaadof uncertain originArabic13
- RebekaTo tie or bindHebrew13
- RennieDerived from a Scottish surname meaning 'place of the alder tree' or 'marshland'Scottish13
- RyannaOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- RakimPious, righteous, or merciful, derived from the Arabic root r-h-mArabic13
- RayannePossibly a modern combination of Ray and Anne, or a variant of Rayanne, RayannEnglish13
- RyleaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage13
- RameyOf uncertain originEnglish13
- Rahelewe, female sheepHebrew13
- Rikuof uncertain meaningJapanese13
- RaefCompassionate, kind, or mercifulArabic13
- ReighnOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- RoselinaRose combined with the suffix -lina, forming a variant of Rosalina or Rosaline, ultimately meaning "little roseEnglish13
- RamielThunder of GodHebrew13
- RevinOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- RamajOf uncertain originArabic13
- RenjiUncertainJapanese13
- ReddPossibly a variant of Reed, meaning 'red-haired' or 'ruddy complexion', or a short form of names like RedmondEnglish13
- RielOf uncertain originModern coinage13
- Rivieraof uncertain originModern coinage13
- Rubab13
- Rynley13
- Ruemani13
- Reazon13
- Rouh13
- Reazyn13
- Rahzir13
- RandellOf debated originEnglish12
- RondellOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- RosalbaWhite rose, from the Italian 'rosa' (rose) and 'alba' (white)Italian12
- Raceof uncertain originEnglish12
- RellaOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- RockieOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- RozalynOf uncertain originEnglish12
- ReoMeaning uncertainModern coinage12
- RutMeaning debatedHebrew12
- Ramsaywild garlic islandScottish12
- RaedenPossibly derived from the Irish name Ráidín, a diminutive of Ráid, meaning 'zealous' or 'ardent', or a modern coinage blending Ra- (as in Rae) with common ending -denIrish12
- RaneMeaning uncertain, possibly a variant of Wren or a transferred use of the surname RaneModern coinage12
- RaheelOne who guides or shows the wayArabic12
- RaveenaSun, or variegatedSanskrit12
- Riordanof debated originIrish12
- RaynieProbably a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Rainey or a feminine form of RayModern coinage12
- RamlaOf debated originArabic12
- ReissOf uncertain originWelsh12
- RayderOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- RahmOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- RyiahOf uncertain originModern coinage12
- RuqayaSpiritual ascent, elevation, or a gentle risingArabic12
- RiverleeRiver + Lee, a combination of two nature and place name elementsModern coinage12
- RiyanshiA modern feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Sanskrit roots suggesting 'grace' or 'beauty'Sanskrit12
- RasmusThis name derived from the Greek name Erasmus, meaning 'beloved' or 'desired'Scandinavian12
- RafeefLofty, sublime, or of high status, derived from Arabic rootsArabic12
- RaahimMerciful, compassionateArabic12
- Rhaelynna modern invented name, likely blending the popular sound of "Rae" with the suffix "-lynn"Modern coinage12
- RamiraOf uncertain originSpanish12
- Revna12