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Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Ridwan
Ramiro

Renowned counselor

Spanish

Ryaan
Rashid

Rightly guided

Arabic

Ritchey

Old

English

Rourke

Descendant of Ruairc

Irish

Reynolds

Ruler's advisor

Latin

Romain

Citizen of Rome

Latin

Rawson

French

Rashane

American

Rumford

Wide river-crossing

English

Reid

Red-haired

English

Renel
Ruark

Champion

Gaelic

Rashida
Ritik
Reyburn

A variant spelling of Rayburn.

Rhoderick

Famous power

German

Rannie
Raudel
Roemello
Rameses

Begotten by Ra, the sun god

Egyptian

Rylee

Descendant of Roghallach

Irish

Re’uven

Behold a son

Hebrew

Reiki

Japanese Spiritual Healing Practice

Japanese

Regner

Judgment warrior

Scandinavian

Rayjon
Render
Ralph

Wolf counsel

English

Radbert

Bright adviser

English

Rodes

Lives near the crucifix

English

Raynes

English

Rasmus

A variant form of Erasmus.

Greek

Robbert
Ridder

Horseman

English

Rajiv

Striped

Indian (Sanskrit)

Reynaud
Reigh

English

Rafferty

Prosperity wielder

Irish

Rider

Horseman

English

Radlee

Meadow of reeds; red meadow

English

Rondel
Rankin

Little shield; Son of Francis

English

Ripp

Strength; bright; famous

Dutch, English

Racham

Mercy, compassion

Hebrew

Rye

Rye plant

English

Rivalen

Tristan's father

Arthurian Legend

Regin

Ruler's advisor

Latin

Roc
Reginvald

Ruler's advisor

Latin

Revolutionary, respectful, and reliable – boy names that start with R are rapidly rising on the charts. The most popular R names for boys are Ryan, Robert, and Roman, though Ryder, Ryker, and Rowan are close behind. A letter with a relaxing vibe and resounding reach, R is a great letter to start off any name.

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When browsing boy names that start with R, you’ll find lots of interesting meanings. Each name tells its own story and sometimes a meaning is that extra bit that binds you to a name. For example, Rayyan means “gate of heaven” while Rogan means “red headed.” Both are woefully different but resonate with parents. Explore more fascinating finds among boy names that start with R.