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Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Rigel

Foot

Arabic

Roep

Created Name

American

Ronell

Ruler's counselor; song of God

Scandinavian

Raymone
Rosselyn

Red haired

French

Rogers

Famous spearman

German

Rahat
Rubi

Spanish

Ran

A diminutive form of Randolph.

Rubens
Rakin

Respectful

Arabic

Romel
Rohaan
Rodrick

Famous power

German

Read

Red

English

Ruanaidh

Hero

Irish

Redfurd

Red ford

English

Rod

A diminutive form of Robert and Roderick.

Reece

Enthusiasm

Welsh

Reg

Ruler's advisor

Latin

River

Flowing body of water

English

Riggin
Refael
Ridglea

Ridge meadow

English

Remus

In Roman mythology, one of the twin brothers who founded the city of Rome.

Latin

Russ

Little red

French

Raleigh

Roe deer's meadow

English

Radite

Sun, unpredictable and radicalism.

Indian (Sanskrit)

Robah
Rajiv

Striped

Indian (Sanskrit)

Ruy

Famous power; red

Irish

Rogiero

Famous spearman

German

Rives

Dweller by the riverbank

French

Rayyan

Gate of heaven.

Arabic

Reide

Red

English

Renier

Deciding warrior

German

Rolland

Renowned land

German

Rutley

Root meadow; red meadow

English

Ryson
Ramsen
Roibeard

Robin

Irish

Ruhleah

From the rough meadow

English

Roark

Champion

Gaelic

Romano

Citizen of Rome

Latin

Renauld

Strong decision; fox

German

Rydder

Knight

English

Rushil

Charming

Indian (Sanskrit)

Ryanchristopher
Rajesh
Regis

Kingly

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.

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.