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English boy names starting with R bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to English tradition or simply love how R names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

English Boy names starting with R

  • 100 English boy names begin with R
  • All names include full etymology from English naming tradition
  • English names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
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English Boy Names Starting With R

100 boy names of English origin beginning with R

#624
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#627
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#651
English
Little round one
#669
English
famous, bright, or shining
#672
English
Scottish
#678
English
An innovative or creative being
#762
English
In Arabic origins, Rammy (رامي) translates to 'archer'.
#771
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#773
English
Variation of Randolph, meaning 'shield wolf'
#785
English
famous ruler
#856
English
counsel power
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English↑ Rising
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1009
English
Royal
#1099
English
red-haired
#1105
English
Famous power
#1109
English
Ruler's advisor
#1126
English
A strong ruler; Advice and rule
#1166
English
English
#1181
English↑ Rising
'Strip of land or clearing in the woods'.
#1204
English
Often interpreted as a variant of 'Roman', suggesting meanings related to 'strength' or 'man'.
#1206
English
from the clearing in the grove; meadow by the river
#1267
English
a shield-wielder
#1373
English
son of the red-haired one
#1407
English
Derived from the Old High German name 'Reginhard', meaning ‘counsel power’.; Similar roots from 'Reinhardt', suggesting the same meanings of strength and leadership.
#1423
English
derived from the name Rashawn, meaning 'a variation of a name'.
#1512
English
brave, strong ruler
#1579
English
Bright fame
#1645
English↑ Rising
derived from 'ransom', meaning 'to redeem'
#1686
English
Possibly derived from modern American naming trends, can be viewed as a combination of names.
#1690
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1700
English
ray of light
#1717
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1722
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1723
English
Derived from Radric or Roderick, meaning 'famous ruler'.
#1730
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1746
English
bright fame
#1803
English
enthusiasm; ardor
#1825
English
shield hero
#1844
English↑ Rising
to tear or rip
#1857
English
Old Norse
#1858
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1860
English
wisdom
#1880
English
Old High German
#1914
English
Germanic
#1933
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1962
English
Little king; Supplanter
#2409
English↑ Rising
queen
#2429
English
a type of cereal grass, also associated with the color 'rye' brown
#3045
English↑ Rising
counsel, army
#3536
English↑ Rising
Steward or bailiff
#4086
English
raven's town; settlement by the raven
#4435
English↑ Rising
from Rome.
#4537
English↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#5862
English↑ Rising
Son of Ralph
#7208
English
Reddish-brown; rust
#8123
English
son of Ray
#8701
English↑ Rising
from the rush town
#9554
English↑ Rising
apple
#9576
English
Little king

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