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American names starting with R include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to American heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes American-origin names so enduring.

American names starting with R — quick facts

  • 1753 American names begin with the letter R
  • 1068 girl names, 582 boy names
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

American Girl Names Starting With R

1068 girl names

#111
American
a modern combination of Rae and Lynn, meaning 'ewe' and 'lake' respectively
#118
American
a variant of Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'
#263
American
A variant of Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'.
#310
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#397
American
pure and song
#421
American
derived from the name Rían; denotes 'little king' or 'illustrious'
#500
American
Free-spirited
#501
American
bright fame
#503
American
a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'
#505
American
A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.
#507
American
Stylish or glamorous.
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#511
American
tender, loving
#513
American
Derived from Rose and Alma, meaning 'rose' and 'nurturing' respectively.
#514
American
Blessing
#516
American
Reborn
#519
American
Bravery; strong power
#520
American
A creative variation of the name Rika, which can mean 'brave ruler' or related to the name Rick.
#522
American
Bright fame
#524
American
From the king's land; Meadow
#527
American
little king
#531
American
A blend of names; no specific historical meaning
#532
American
a name derived from the concept of 'rebirth' or 'new beginnings'.
#537
American
a combination of the names 'Raye' and 'Anna'
#537
American
A modern invention, possibly a combination of Rae and Nesha
#538
American
African American Vernacular English
#538
American
Rose land
#539
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#540
American
A fusion name that suggests a blend of 'Rae' and 'Nisha', symbolizing light.
#547
American
to reject
#548
American
a modern twist on the name Regina, meaning 'queen'
#550
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#550
American
Brave ruler
#550
American
A modern invented name akin to Rihanna.
#553
American
A combination of the names Rita and Ann, symbolizing a strong and elegant character.
#554
American
Descendant of the warrior
#558
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#562
American
From the term meaning 'royal' or 'pertaining to a king or queen.'
#564
American
A combination name with 'Raven' symbolizing mystery, intelligence, and adaptability and 'Simone,' meaning 'he has heard' in Hebrew.
#564
American
Pretty rose
#565
American
Rounded or a circle
#567
American
A contemporary variation of the name Raina, meaning 'queen' in Slavic languages.
#568
American
A modern name, likely created from the elements Rod and Nesha.
#568
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#569
American
a variation of the name Roshonda, derived from the name 'Rosh' which means 'head' or 'beginning'
#570
American
derived from Ron, meaning 'song' or 'joy'
#570
American
little rose; derived from the name Rochelle
#571
American
Queen
#571
American
Combination of 'Rash' and 'Shonna', with Rash meaning 'inspiration' and Shonna meaning 'God is gracious'
#578
American
Brave ruler
#579
American
Possibly a modern creation, potentially derived from names like Ramona or similar variations.
#582
American
A modern name combining elements of 'Rie' and 'Lyn', often seen as unique or crafted.
#585
American
Bright and shining
#587
American
Derived from rose; a small rose
#588
American
a variation of Roshawn which implies brightness
#592
American
A modern invented name which blends other names, with connotations of strength and resilience.
#593
American
a variant of the name Rashawn, typically interpreted as 'a combination of Rashawn and Shauna'
#599
American
Combination of the names Ren and Nita.
#601
American
God has seen
#607
American
A variation of Riley, meaning 'valiant' or 'courageous'.
#612
American
of the sea; beloved
#614
American
Variant of the name Ramiah, meaning 'God has uplifted'.
#614
American
a variant of the name Rose, often suggesting beauty or love
#625
American
little rock
#629
American
Brave ruler
#631
American
query
#632
American
Regal
#634
American
A modern invented name, often regarded as a combination of 'Raki' and 'Keisha' with a distinctive twist.
#635
American
A variant of Roena, meaning 'rose' or 'little rose'.
#637
American
a combination of the names Rea and Hannah, with Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor'
#638
American
a unique or one-of-a-kind person
#641
American
English
#643
American
A variant of Rasha, meaning 'young gazelle'
#644
American
Latin
#649
American
A modern blend of names, combining elements of 'Rika' and 'Kayla'.
#650
American
A modern name that could be derived from 'Rosa' meaning 'rose' or possibly 'a place name' or 'of the road'.
#651
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#654
American
wise ruler
#657
American
American English
#657
American
Ewe, female sheep.
#658
American
a feminine variation of Robin, meaning bright fame
#659
American
noble ruler
#659
American
Compassionate friend; derived from the Hebrew name Ruth (רוּת)
#661
American
a variation of Raiden, which means 'thunder and lightning'
#662
American
A combination of elements, typically signifying strength or beauty.
#666
American
Descendant of Raghnaill; A gift from the gods.
#667
American
derived from a combination of 'rose' and 'lea', meaning a meadow or clearing
#671
American
likely derived from names like 'Ronald' or 'Ronni', meaning 'ruler' or 'counsel'
#672
American
beautiful queen
#673
American
To rise or be elevated
#674
American
Protective, wise
#675
American
Derived from the name 'Richelle'; meaning 'strong leader'
#676
American
A combination name derived from 'Ruby', meaning 'red gemstone' and 'rae', which is often a diminutive of 'Rachel', meani
#678
American
Descendant of the Riagan family
#678
American
Joyful Song
#679
American
A variant of 'Rae', meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'.
#680
American
to be steadfast
#686
American
a variant of the name Rena, meaning 'reborn' or 'to be free'
#687
American
A variant of the name 'Ramiel', which means 'thunder of God'
#692
American
Ewe, female sheep

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American Boy Names Starting With R

582 boy names

#184
American
rich, powerful
#505
American
impulsive
#505
American↑ Rising
derived from 'ridge,' a raised strip of land or an area of land
#509
American
From the land of the sea.
#525
American
A modern variation of names like Ronald and Darius, possibly combining elements that invoke leadership and strength.
#529
American
Derived from 'Rashaun' or 'Rashawn', associated with meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.
#538
American
The one who rules with wisdom
#539
American
Germanic
#541
American
land near the reeds
#543
American
God has healed
#553
American
brave ruler
#555
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#561
American
A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'
#562
American
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
#565
American
wise protector
#567
American
Ruler's Peace
#582
American
Often associated with the term 'to release' or 'to let go'.
#584
American
A variation of 'Randall,' meaning 'shield wolf'
#600
American
Surname turned forename, originally an English place name
#603
American
Rynell, meaning 'a counselor' or 'a king's adviser'
#604
American
Royal
#614
American
The name Ryyan means 'gates of Heaven' or 'one who is luxuriant'.
#614
American
A modern blend of names, possibly of Ray and Shaun - 'gracious speaker'
#619
American
The name Rahn can be a variant of Raun, which bears multiple meanings but is often characterized as a surname.
#625
American
Noble ruler
#626
American
Rule with counsel
#626
American
Variant of the name 'Rice', often associated with the surname meaning 'a person from a family that grows rice'.
#629
American
A variant of the name Ronald, meaning 'rules with counsel'
#633
American
A name meaning 'to rise' or 'to ascend'.
#633
American
A blend of the names Randy and Renzel
#635
American
Possibly a variant of Rashawn, meaning is variant and culturally influenced
#636
American
A combination of 'Ray' meaning 'wise protector' and 'John' meaning 'God is gracious'.
#638
American
Strong, powerful
#641
American
A blend of Ray and Devon
#647
American
A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.
#649
American
Son of Robert
#659
American
A unique and rare quality
#662
American
From the red meadow
#670
American
A variant of the name Rasa, meaning 'talented' or 'skilled'
#676
American
Strong ruler, mighty power
#679
American
Reiland is a modern name that can be interpreted to mean 'the island of reeds.'
#679
American
variant of Rudi, meaning 'famous wolf'
#684
American
Red-haired
#687
American
possibly a modern invented name with no specific meaning, similar in construction to names like Devonte or Javonte
#688
American
Variant of Rashad, meaning 'good fortune' or 'success'
#702
American
From the Old English 'hroth' meaning 'fame' and 'leah' meaning 'clearing'.
#703
American
Land where rye is grown.
#704
American
from the rays or light
#707
American↑ Rising
Of the island of Rhodes
#710
American
one who is a ruler or leader
#719
American
One who reams, a tool used in shaping or enlarging holes.
#721
American
Old German
#733
American↑ Rising
Derived from an English surname, meaning 'from the ridge'
#734
American
bright fame
#738
American
Ruler's advisor; counsel.
#741
American
Ruler's estate
#742
American
An inventive name likely derived from 'Rashad,' meaning 'one who is wise or full of good judgment.'
#743
American
derived from the surname meaning 'keeper of the king’s estate'
#746
American
unknown
#757
American
derived from the name Ronald; strong counsel
#762
American
derived from a surname meaning 'descendant of Ranan'
#765
American
Often interpreted as initials, commonly representing a person's first and last name.
#773
American
famous ruler
#787
American
a variant of Richard, meaning 'powerful leader'
#787
American
Shield wolf
#796
American
Variant of Raquan, which is a modern invented name.
#798
American
Relating to or characteristic of a specific region.
#798
American
One who is from the willow tree
#801
American
A variation of the name Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious'
#807
American
Regenerational, related to rebirth
#824
American
Brave or strong.
#825
American
Red-haired
#838
American
Derived from the old English word 'rad' meaning counsel or advice, and 'dell' meaning valley.
#839
American
unknown, possibly a surname turned first name
#840
American
Brave power
#842
American
Wise protector
#844
American
compassionate, merciful
#845
American
The name is a modern American construct, possibly blending elements of Arabic and African American cultures.
#848
American
A modern variation of 'Rance', suggesting a blend of mystery and strength.
#855
American
Combination of Ryan (meaning 'little king') and Christopher (meaning 'bearer of Christ').
#863
American
A variant of 'Romello'; possibly meaning 'little Rome'
#865
American
wise protector
#871
American
King, ruler
#872
American
a variant of Russell meaning 'little red one'.; from the Old French 'russel', referring to a reddish color.
#872
American
son of Rock
#872
American
The act of gathering or coming together
#882
American
Wise protector
#884
American
to give, to present
#888
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#888
American
Restless
#894
American
A person who manages or takes care of horses.
#895
American
Derived from the elements of a Germanic name meaning 'fame' and 'power'
#900
American
Derived from the word 'red', often associated with strength and energy.
#903
American
A form of the name Raquel, often associated with strength and resilience
#905
American
rose town or valley
#908
American
Derived from the Old German name Roderick, meaning 'famous ruler'.
#912
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#914
American↑ Rising
Variant of Riot; suggests energetic, lively personality
#918
American
Brilliant, full of life
#923
American
Possibly derived from Ray or as an interpretation of 'ray of light'.

American Unisex Names Starting With R

103 gender-neutral names

#116
American↑ Rising
A flowing body of water
#283
American
Raven's estate
#376
American
Courageous and strong
#545
American
Joyful song
#555
American
the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond
#558
American
Variant of Randall, meaning 'shield wolf'
#586
American
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#594
American
dweller by the ridge meadow
#648
American
Ruler
#677
American
Diminutive of 'Rex', meaning 'kingly' or 'queenly'.
#717
American
a blend of 'Ro' from a variety of names like 'Rose' or 'Ronnie' and 'Shawn' meaning 'God is gracious'.
#723
American
Ray or rays of light; Shawn (God is gracious)
#737
American
An invented name, possibly inspired by 'Raven' or 'Ravyn', and linked to light.
#747
American
a combination of Ray and 'nella', meaning 'counselor or protector'
#779
American
railroad worker, moving trains
#789
American
Rocky land
#815
American
Courageous
#817
American
A variation of the name Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'.
#839
American
courageous, valiant
#845
American
A modern invention or variation, possibly related to 'Radel' or 'Radley', referring to 'the red meadow'.
#932
American
Flowing, as a river or stream
#934
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#947
American
from the Roman settlement
#965
American
Derived from the name Reed, meaning 'red-haired' or 'from the reed island'.
#969
American
Joyful song.
#1026
American↑ Rising
Little horse
#1036
American
A creative spelling variation derived from the name Regina, meaning 'queen'.
#1070
American
A diminutive form of Miranda or other names beginning with 'Rand-', imply 'shield' or 'defender'
#1084
American
Derives from 'René', meaning 'reborn'.
#1134
American
Variant of Reese; enthusiasm and ardor
#1163
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1179
American
derived from the combination of 'red' and the suffix '-ell', suggesting 'little red one'.
#1192
American
a variant of Rainbow
#1209
American
Graceful
#1213
American
a variant of Roderick, famous ruler
#1219
American↑ Rising
The weather phenomenon; a symbol of renewal and life.
#1230
American
joyful song
#1290
American
A variant form of the name 'Rena,' often meaning 'joy' or 'song' from Hebrew origins.
#1315
American↑ Rising
clearing in the wood
#1382
American
derived from a Hebrew name meaning 'righteousness'.
#1384
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1459
American
the little king
#1496
American
to restore or to revive; new beginning
#1498
American
Possibly derived from 'Rainy', associated with rainfall and nature.
#1515
American
first rays of light
#1575
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1602
American
from Rome
#1627
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1646
American
a form of the name 'Rella', which means 'guardian'
#1652
American
Old English
#1697
American
red-haired
#1721
American
garlic island
#1755
American
from the rose field
#1755
American
From the rhyme
#1764
American
A blend of Rae and Mel, often associated with rays of sunshine.
#1806
American
courageous, valiant
#1810
American
A pet form of the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'.
#1840
American
A variation of names like Ramona, possibly meaning 'wise protector'.
#1861
American↑ Rising
Graceful; a variant of Riya, often used in various cultures.
#1863
American
courageous
#1951
American
A derived form signifying a new start or revival.
#1980
American
Rough, boisterous
#1981
American↑ Rising
river; flowing water
#2072
American
Combination of Rae and Lynn, meaning 'ewe' and 'lake'
#2074
American↑ Rising
Bright fame
#2255
American
descendant of the champion
#2642
American
a flowing body of water
#2722
American↑ Rising
Royalty
#2762
American↑ Rising
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
#2812
American
Insurgent, resistance fighter
#2880
American↑ Rising
variant of 'Raiden', meaning thunder and lightning
#2928
American
variant of Remy; one who is a remedy
#2929
American
Modern variant of Rylan, meaning 'land where rye is grown'
#3316
American
Little king or kingly
#3462
American
A combination of the names Ray and Lyn; often interpreted as 'counselor' or 'protector'.
#3695
American↑ Rising
Small, joyful song
#3820
American
dishonest or unprincipled man; a scoundrel or villain
#3961
American↑ Rising
counsel, advice; abundant
#4705
American
A blend of 'ren' (to rule) and 'ly' (from the meadow)
#4707
American↑ Rising
To take great pleasure or delight
#5692
American↑ Rising
Son of Raleigh
#5904
American
Courageous or valiant
#5915
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#6351
American↑ Rising
Protector
#6357
American
Variant of Ryan; meaning 'little king' or 'descendant of Rian'.
#6431
American↑ Rising
A modern name possibly derived from 'Raiden', meaning 'thunder and lightning'
#8131
American↑ Rising
Derived from an English surname, referring to someone who lived by the ridge land.
#8389
American↑ Rising
Noble
#8776
American
enthusiasm, ardor
#9494
American
Rare
#9639
American↑ Rising
From the raven's estate
American↑ Rising
a variant spelling of 'Raven', associated with the bird known for intelligence
American
A combination of the elements of Rhys and Lyn
American
Variation of the name Ryan, meaning 'little king' or 'descendant of the king'.
American↑ Rising
courageous
American
A variation of 'rain', symbolizing nourishment and blessing of nature.
American
A variation of Remington, which refers to a place name in England.
American
Variant of the name Raelin; may suggest 'ray of light'
American
To restore or remedy
American
Courageous, Valorous