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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- Rinah5
- Raian5
- Rinn5
- Rosalino5
- Rubyjean5
- Ryell5
- Ripleigh5
- Romia5
- Rahmi5
- Raymeir5
- Rishank5
- Rynnlee5
- Raylnn5
- Rippley5
- Raizen5
- Rava5
- Redwan5
- Ravena5
- Ravilucca5
- Rives5
- Rizwana5
- Rahmanullah5
- Remani5
- Renessmae5
- Rachamim5
- Radleigh5
- Ronish5
- Rufael5
- Ryza5
- Raf5
- Rayed5
- Rezon5
- Rhaenys5
- Rhylon5
- Roseellen5
- Rosen5
- Rowdi5
- Rynli5
- Raeva5
- Ramazi5
- Ranjind5
- Rasai5
- Rayarose5
- Reigns5
- Relja5
- Remmick5
- Reychel5
- Rhael5
- Rhoe5
- Ridhvika5
- Ridhya5
- Ridoc5
- Roodens5
- Rossa5
- Rossel5
- Rozalina5
- Rubylou5
- Rudhransh5
- Rudhvin5
- Rudvika5
- Ruilin5
- Ruize5
- Rumour5
- Ruthmaelle5
- Ruthvi5
- Ryalani5
- Rysha5
- RondaOf uncertain originWelsh—
- RethaOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of names like Aretha or MargaretEnglish—
- RobbinDiminutive of Robert, meaning 'bright fame'English—
- RodShort form of Rodney or Roderick, or from the English word for a staff or measuring stickEnglish—
- RetaOf uncertain originItalian—
- RenitaPossibly a variant of Renata, meaning "reborn" in LatinLatin—
- RubyeVariant spelling of Ruby, from the gemstone, symbolizing love and passionEnglish—
- RonaShining, joy, or songIrish—
- RonnaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Rhonda or a feminine form of RonModern coinage—
- Randelof debated originEnglish—
- RosiaRose or a variant of Rosa, meaning 'rose'Italian—
- RolandaFrom the Italian feminine form of Roland, meaning 'famous land'Italian—
- RacheleEweHebrew—
- Roseveltof uncertain originDutch—
- RaynardA variant of Reynard, likely meaning 'counsel-brave' or 'powerful advice'German—
- RandeeShield wolf or advisor wolf, feminine diminutive of Randall or RandolphEnglish—
- RudolfFamous wolfGerman—
- RaoulWolf counsel, from the Germanic elements 'rad' (counsel) and 'wulf' (wolf)French—
- RosannCombination of Rose and AnnEnglish—
- RuthaFriend, derived from the Hebrew name Ruth, though the exact meaning of Ruth is debated and may also mean 'companion' or 'vision of beauty'Hebrew—
- RozellaRoseEnglish—
- RegenaQueen, or a feminine form of RexLatin—
- RenardOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the French surname Renard meaning 'fox', itself from the Germanic personal name Reginhard, composed of ragin 'counsel' and hard 'brave, hardy'French—
- RegeniaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Reginald or a variant of Regina, meaning 'queen' in LatinEnglish—
- ReathaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Rayburnof uncertain originEnglish—
- ReginalOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RosioOf debated origin, possibly a variant of Rosario or a Spanish form of RoseSpanish—
- RanaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RebbeccaA variant spelling of Rebecca, meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind' in Hebrew, often interpreted as 'captivating'Hebrew—
- RaechelRachel is a Hebrew name meaning "eweHebrew—
- RudolfoFamous wolfItalian—
- RosalvaRose of the valleySpanish—
- RichardoRichardo is a variant of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leader'English—
- Rebekkacaptivating, or a form of Rebecca, meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'Hebrew—
- RandieShieldEnglish—
- Ryonof uncertain originIrish—
- RosamariaCombination of Rosa and Maria, effectively meaning 'rose of the sea' or 'rose of Mary'Italian—
- RenayPossibly a variant of Renée, meaning 'reborn' in FrenchEnglish—
- RutheVariant spelling of Ruth, traditionally meaning 'friend' or 'companion' from the Hebrew re'utHebrew—
- RohitRed, or the color redSanskrit—
- RayfieldField where rye is grown, or from a surname derived from such a placeEnglish—
- RondalOf uncertain origin and meaningModern coinage—
- RessieVariant of Rachelle or Rosalie, possibly meaning 'ewe' or 'rose'English—
- Robieof uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Robert, meaning 'bright fame'English—
- RamondOf uncertain originGerman—
- RheannaOf debated originWelsh—
- RaeanneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RandonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Ricciof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RasheedaRightly guided, wise, or matureArabic—
- RochellLittle rockFrench—
- RhonaA feminine name, likely a modern coinage from elements of names like Rhoda and Fiona, or possibly a Scottish variant of RowenaScottish—
- RufinoRed-haired, red-colored, or ruddyItalian—
- Rahsaanof uncertain originArabic—
- Rebekkahpossibly 'to bind' or 'captivating', but more likely a variant spelling of Rebecca, which is of uncertain biblical originHebrew—
- RenettaDiminutive of Renata, meaning 'reborn' in LatinItalian—
- RebeccahTo bind or tie, or to captivateHebrew—
- RaphealGod has healedHebrew—
- RaynaldoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ReeganOf uncertain originIrish—
- RaychelOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RonneyA variant of Ronnie, itself a diminutive of Ronald, which is derived from the Old Norse name Rǫgnvaldr, meaning 'ruler's advice' or 'powerful ruler'Scottish—
- RashondaCombination of the prefix Ra- with the name Shaunda or Shonda, likely coined in African American naming conventionsModern coinage—
- ReinholdOne who rules with counselGerman—
- RonishaCombination of the prefix Ro- (possibly from names like Rosa or Ron) with the popular suffix -isha, often used in African American name coinageModern coinage—
- RaneeQueen, or a variant spelling of RaniSanskrit—
- RemonaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RegineQueen, of royal lineageLatin—
- Rozanneof uncertain originEnglish—
- RollaOf uncertain originGerman—
- RashelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RosenaRose, or a combination of Rose and names ending in -enaEnglish—
- ReitaProbably a variant of Rita, which is a short form of Margarita, meaning "pearl"English—
- RoshawnOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- RodmanOne meaning is 'red man' or 'red-haired man', deriving from Old English components, though it most often originated as a surnameEnglish—
- RachalOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Rasheemof uncertain originArabic—
- ReginiaThe name Reginia is of uncertain origin but likely a variant of Regina, meaning "queen" in LatinLatin—
- RefugiaRefuge or shelter, derived from the Spanish feminine form of Refugio, a title of the Virgin MarySpanish—
- RonicaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Ron or a blend of Rona and VeronicaModern coinage—
- RicShort form of Richard, meaning 'brave ruler' or 'powerful leader'English—
- RenateBorn again, rebornGerman—
- RhebaOf uncertain originHebrew—
- RhetaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RendaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RavonOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- RoshandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RaynellProbably a modern combination of the name Ray with the popular suffix -nell, possibly influenced by names like Chanell or JanellModern coinage—
- RomayneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RoshondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RobbynBright fame, of uncertain specific derivationEnglish—
- RhianaProbably a spelling variant of Rhianna, derived from the Welsh name Rhiannon, meaning 'great queen' or 'divine queenWelsh—
- RulonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RaymaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ResaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RayshaunModern coinage, likely a combination of Ray and Shaun (the latter a variant of Sean, meaning 'God is gracious' in Irish origin)Modern coinage—
- RupertoBright fameItalian—
- RhianMaiden or young womanWelsh—
- RashanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Rashedarighteous, rightly guided, one of good counselArabic—
- Roenaof uncertain originEnglish—
- RandolfWolf shieldScandinavian—
- RodriguezSon of RodrigoSpanish—
- RonetteLittle Ronnie or songstressModern coinage—
- RamieVariant of Ramona, derived from the masculine name Ramón, which is the Spanish form of Raymond, meaning 'wise protector'Spanish—
- RobetVariant spelling of Robert, derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright), thus 'bright fame'German—
- ReileyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RockeyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RozellOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Roselle or a feminine form of Rozell (surname)English—
- RasheedahRighteous, rightly guidedArabic—
- RebbecaA variant spelling of Rebecca, meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie' in Hebrew, but the exact meaning is debatedHebrew—
- RafealGod has healedHebrew—
- ReatherOf uncertain originEnglish—
- RyaneIt is a modern feminine spelling variant of Ryan, an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Riain, meaning 'descendant of Rian,' with Rian possibly derived from Old Irish rí 'king' or ríg 'little kingIrish—
- ReghanOf uncertain originIrish—
- RonitJoy, song, or a river in HebrewHebrew—
- RoneyOf uncertain originScottish—
- RoydenPossibly of English origin, meaning unknownEnglish—
- RabeccaA variant spelling of Rebecca, meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie' in Hebrew, but of debated exact originHebrew—
- RonoldOf uncertain originScandinavian—
- RindaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- RoshelleLittle roseEnglish—
- RoddrickFamous ruler or powerful rulerGerman—
- RajivStriking, radiant, or resembling a lotusSanskrit—
- RadamesOf uncertain originLiterary—
- RodellProbably a modern blend of Robert and Dwayne or similar names, or a variant of RoderickModern coinage—
- RogeneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Reolaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- RosellenLittle rose, or combination of Rose and EllenEnglish—
- RenardoStrong rulerSpanish—
- RumaldoOf debated originItalian—
- RobinetteLittle robin or little bright fameFrench—