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Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Reaves

Son of Reeve

English

Roxbert

Bright raven

English

Rainer

Deciding warrior

German

Rock

Stone

English

Romain

Citizen of Rome

Latin

Raimondo

Protecting hands

German

Rishit
Raylon
Rashidi
Riply

Shouting man's meadow

English

Rowly

Roughly cleared meadow

English

Rumaldo
Rainardo

An Italian form of Reynard.

Italian

Ryin
Rolf

A short form of Rudolph and Ran dolph; also a variant form of Ralph.

Scandinavian

Ripp

Strength; bright; famous

Dutch, English

Rumer

Fame or Rome pilgrim

English

Riel

God is my Strength

Spanish

Rangy

From raven's island

English

Reth

King

African

Romaldo
Ritsherd

Powerful leader

German

Rolland

Renowned land

German

Rickert

Powerful leader

German

Rain

Rain

English

Rayburn

Roe-deer brook

English

Rasheim
Royden

Rye hill

English

Raleah

From the roe deer meadow

English

Rafiki
Rabih
Ronda
Ridhaan
Regino

Latin

Rahul

Unknown

Indian (Sanskrit)

Rutger

Famous spearman

German

Rakai
Roli
Rayder

Counselor

English

Regina
Ralston

Ralph's town

English

Rique

English

Reginaldo

Ruler's advisor

Latin

Ramzi

Garlic island

English

Ruble
Rancel
Robinson

Son of Robert

English

Rodney

Roda's island; island near the clearing

German

Rayjon
Rickman

Powerful

English

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.

Parents love the letter’s dynamic offerings from the regal Rafael to the relaxed Ross. Baby boy names that start with R include natural names like River and Reed as well as spunky names like Rocco and Rex. You’ll find modern monikers like Rylan as well as old-man chic names like Russell and Ralph.

While most baby boy names starting with R are recognizable, there are still many unique boy names that start with R. Discover rare word names like Reign and Royal as well as the adventurous Ranger. There also uncommon surname finds like Riggs and Rhodes that work well beside more popular picks.

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.