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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- RozalynnVariant of Rosalind or Rosalyn, often interpreted as 'pretty rose'English8
- RosselynUncertainModern coinage8
- RhyseThough the spelling Rhyse is recent and rare, it is most likely a variant of Rhys, a Welsh name meaning 'enthusiasm' or 'ardor' and also associated with the Welsh word for 'hero' or 'warrior', though its exact root is debatedWelsh8
- RosalitaLittle roseSpanish8
- RaydonOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- RaynahOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine coinage from Ray (a short form of Raymond) combined with the popular -nah suffixModern coinage8
- RadianceRadiant quality or lightModern coinage8
- RaeleyA modern coinage combining the sounds of Rae and the popular -ley suffix, meaning uncertainModern coinage8
- RocOf uncertain meaningModern coinage8
- ReyaanshRay of lightSanskrit8
- RaileighOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- RingoOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- RoystonOne who comes from Royston, a place name in England derived from the Old English personal name Hrōþwulf and tūn, meaning 'Hrothwulf's settlement'English8
- Retajderived from Arabic 'ritaj' meaning 'door' or 'gate', often interpreted as 'key' in a metaphorical senseArabic8
- RhetOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- RanvirOne who is victorious in battleSanskrit8
- RaydelOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- RanyahOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Rania or Raina, associated with meanings like 'queenly' or 'song'Arabic8
- RoizaOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- RydgeOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- RuweydaOne who walks gently or moves slowly and gracefullyArabic8
- ReniOf debated originEnglish8
- ReikaA common meaning is 'lovely lotus' or 'beautiful flower'Japanese8
- RaydinOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention combining the popular sound element 'ray' with the suffix '-din'Modern coinage8
- RentonOf uncertain originScottish8
- RadwanContentment, satisfaction, approval, or pleasure, often understood in a spiritual sense as divine acceptanceArabic8
- RiataOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- RoyelleOf uncertain meaningModern coinage8
- RuthvikOf uncertain originSanskrit8
- RadleeOf uncertain originModern coinage8
- Rawad8
- Rutila8
- Ruan8
- Reven8
- Raciel8
- Ridger8
- Raees8
- Reyla8
- Rudraksh8
- Rafif8
- Ralo8
- Romio8
- Romelio8
- Ridhan8
- Renlie8
- Rameir8
- Riggen8
- Remyngton8
- Rosealina8
- Raifa8
- Rawdah8
- Rennix8
- Rufaida8
- Royanna8
- Rudhran8
- Reyshell8
- Rayyana8
- Rhyze8
- Rood8
- Radhi8
- Rynlie8
- RosanneGod has favored or rose and grace, depending on the derivationEnglish7
- RobBright fameEnglish7
- ReynoldRuler's counsel or mighty in counselGerman7
- Rettaof uncertain originEnglish7
- RillaOf uncertain originEnglish7
- RobyDiminutive of Robert, meaning 'bright fame'English7
- RossieDiminutive of Rose, meaning 'rose' or 'flower', or a feminine form of Ross, meaning 'headland' or 'promontory'English7
- RoscoDeer woodScottish7
- RoswellFamous wolf or spring wellEnglish7
- RemaPerhaps a variant of Rima or a short form of names like RemonaModern coinage7
- RoshniLight, brightness, or radianceSanskrit7
- RalstonFrom a Scottish surname meaning 'Ralph's town'Scottish7
- RaheimOf uncertain originArabic7
- Reginoof uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Latin or Germanic root meaning 'counsel' or 'ruler'Spanish7
- RosslynA modern feminine name formed from the elements "Rose" and "Lynn", or a variant of RosalindModern coinage7
- RuthannaFriend of the beloved or beautiful friend, from Hebrew roots, though the exact meaning of Ruth is debatedEnglish7
- RheaganOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Reagan or Regan, meaning 'little king' or 'royal' in IrishIrish7
- RajahRuler, prince, or king in SanskritSanskrit7
- RonelOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Ron and El or a variant of RonaldModern coinage7
- RaedynDerived from the name Raelyn or RaydenModern coinage7
- RaivenOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Reginaldoadvice rulerPortuguese7
- Reynof uncertain originEnglish7
- RohiniA star in the constellation Taurus, often identified with the red star AldebaranSanskrit7
- RafayOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- RyaanAssociated with the Arabic word for 'scent' or 'fragrance' (rayyān), though its use as a given name is a modern coinage influenced by RyanModern coinage7
- RosealeeRose meadowEnglish7
- RawlinLittle wise protectorEnglish7
- RolenPossibly a variant of Roland, meaning 'famous land' or 'fame of the land'English7
- RiyannaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- RielynnModern coinage combining Riley and the popular suffix -lynn, suggesting a feminine version of Riley with a melodic endingModern coinage7
- RejoiceA direct expression of joy or gladness, often associated with religious contexts as in the biblical phrase 'Rejoice in the Lord'Modern coinage7
- RomarOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- RanbirBeloved warrior or brave heart, from Sanskrit rootsSanskrit7
- RonielA modern invented name, likely formed from Ron or Ronald combined with the popular suffix -ielModern coinage7
- RoyalteeOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- RhayaOf debated originModern coinage7
- RoyelOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- RaseelOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage7
- Rallyof uncertain originModern coinage7
- RelenaNo traditional meaningModern coinage7
- RykaPerhaps a modern feminine coinage, possibly derived from Rika or a variant of Rica, but no well-attested meaning existsModern coinage7
- RosaleahRose meadow or rose clearingModern coinage7
- RavynnOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- RomanceOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Rosse7
- Raelyne7
- Rhonan7
- Roanin7
- Reyyan7
- Relic7
- Ronyn7
- Rilo7
- Ranyla7
- Ruqiya7
- Raphaelle7
- Roz7
- Raayan7
- Ruxton7
- Ryia7
- Romaisa7
- Rezwan7
- Rawda7
- Ridlee7
- Ruqaiya7
- Rahmeir7
- Romiyah7
- Rurik7
- Roham7
- Rayyona7
- Rudhra7
- Rostam7
- Raella7
- Renezmay7
- Ruoxi7
- Romeir7
- Ryzer7
- Rhoman7
- Rouss7
- Rayzel7
- Reyanshi7
- Raslan7
- Regulus7
- Reichel7
- Reus7
- Rigved7
- Rilian7
- Ridhay7
- Riyom7
- Rinleigh7
- Rivy7
- Rajwa7
- Ramazani7
- Rifan7
- Rivvy7
- Rosiah7
- Rowoon7
- Ruthnaelle7
- RachealEweHebrew6
- RoxannVariant of Roxanne, meaning 'dawn' or 'bright' from PersianPersian6
- Rogersson of RogerEnglish6
- RoxanedawnPersian6
- RebeckaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Rebecca meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie' in HebrewScandinavian6
- RashidaRighteous, just, or one who follows the right pathArabic6
- RojelioFamous spearItalian6
- RosauraRose of dawn or golden roseSpanish6
- Ronnellof uncertain origin, likely a modern combination of Ron and a fashionable suffixModern coinage6
- RaeleneOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- RodericFamous ruler, from the Germanic elements hrod 'fame' and rik 'ruler, power'Spanish6
- RaganLittle king or possibly a descendant of the little kingIrish6
- RedaContentment, satisfaction, or approvalArabic6
- RomanaFrom Rome, or a Roman womanItalian6
- RomeliaA feminine form of Romelio, possibly derived from the Latin 'Romanus' meaning 'Roman' or from the city of RomeSpanish6
- RaquanOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- RavinOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- RashaanOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- RadfordFrom the red ford, referring to a crossing over a riverEnglish6
- RufinaRed-haired or red-colored, from Latin 'rufus' meaning redLatin6
- RayonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- ReesaOf uncertain originEnglish6
- Raymoneof uncertain originEnglish6
- RosendaRose-like or rose-colored, derived from the flower roseSpanish6
- RubinaLittle rubyEnglish6
- RosaryA devotional prayer bead, from the Latin rosarium meaning "rose gardenEnglish6
- RayonOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- RosaleneDerived from the Latin phrase 'rosa lena', meaning 'rose of the sun'English6
- RollyProbably a diminutive of Roland, meaning 'famous land' from Germanic elementsEnglish6
- RosiOf uncertain originEnglish6
- RaziyaContent, satisfiedArabic6
- RamzyOf debated origin, possibly a variant spelling of Ramsey, derived from Old English meaning 'wild garlic island' or 'ram's island'English6
- RaniahOf uncertain originArabic6
- RehamA gift or bounty from God, often interpreted as 'generosity' or 'mercy'Arabic6
- RaizaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- RansonSon of Ran (a shortened form of Randolph or other names beginning with Ran)English6
- Reshardof uncertain originModern coinage6
- RosibelA combination of the names Rosa and Isabel, thus meaning 'rose' and 'pledged to God' or 'God is my oath'Spanish6
- RysonOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- RaziyahContentment, satisfaction, or acceptance, often implying being pleasing to GodArabic6
- Rilanof uncertain originModern coinage6