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The R sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with R are popular across American, English, India, Arabic, Hebrew traditions. Browse all 4,663 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with R

  • 4,663 names starting with R are in our database
  • 2,371 girl names and 1,666 boy names begin with R
  • 626 gender-neutral names also start with R
  • Top origins for R names: American, English, India

Girl Names Starting With R

2,371 girl names starting with R — showing top 100

#43
Ireland
Irish
#65
English
Red gemstone
#187
Hebrew↑ Rising
friend, companion
#254
Hebrew
ewe
#315
Hebrew
to bind
#353
Hebrew↑ Rising
friend, companion
#500
USA
A variant of the name Roxane, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'.
#500
English
a variation of Raven
#500
American
English
#501
American
bright fame
#502
India
Sanskrit
#503
American
a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'
#504
Italy
Latin
#504
Arabic
Rising, dawn
#504
Italy
rich, powerful
#504
Hebrew
Hebrew
#505
American
A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.
#506
English
Variant of Rayna, meaning 'queen' or 'counselor'
#506
English
ewe
#507
American
Stylish or glamorous.
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#507
Ireland
fame; bright; radiant
#508
Slavic countries
Slavic
#508
Scandinavian
a ring or circle
#510
Arabic
One who is compassionate
#511
Spanish
Little frog
#511
India
to lead or guide
#511
American
tender, loving
#512
Spain
famous land
#513
American
Derived from Rose and Alma, meaning 'rose' and 'nurturing' respectively.
#514
American
Blessing
#514
Arabic
joyful
#516
India
Silk
#516
American
English
#517
Latin
Latin
#520
American
English
#520
Arabic
Fragrant flower
#521
Italy
Italian
#522
American
Bright fame
#522
Serbia
little king
#524
American
English
#524
India
beautiful
#525
USA
English
#525
Italy
little rower
#525
Scotland
Red-haired
#527
Greece
Greek
#527
American
little king
#527
Arabic
Gazing at the stars
#531
Arabic
a heal or cure
#531
American
English
#532
American
a name derived from the concept of 'rebirth' or 'new beginnings'.
#532
English
Derived from Hroswitha, meaning 'rosy' or 'pretty'.
#536
India
One who is radiant
#537
American
English
#537
American
A modern invention, possibly a combination of Rae and Nesha
#538
American
African American Vernacular English
#538
India
Sanskrit
#538
American
English
#539
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#539
Arabic
Arabic
#539
English
a variant of 'Rachael', meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'
#540
American
A fusion name that suggests a blend of 'Rae' and 'Nisha', symbolizing light.
#544
Arabic
Arabic
#544
India
Hindi
#545
Hebrew
רִבְקָה - Meaning 'to tie, bind'.
#547
American
to reject
#547
Hindi-speaking countries
Hindi
#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.
#550
Scandinavian countries
warrior
#552
France
rose of the world
#553
American
A combination of the names Rita and Ann, symbolizing a strong and elegant character.
#554
Italian
Italian
#557
Arabic
Arabic
#557
USA
English
#558
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#561
Spanish
Spanish
#561
Arabic
Euphoria; joy
#563
Spain
rose
#563
India
Noble
#564
American
English
#566
Slavic Countries
Slavic
#567
Ireland
descendant of the red-haired one
#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
Wales
Queen
#569
France
French
#569
American
English
#570
American
English
#571
American
Queen
#571
American
Combination of 'Rash' and 'Shonna', with Rash meaning 'inspiration' and Shonna meaning 'God is gracious'
#572
USA
Signifying uniqueness or specialty
#572
Arabic
Arabic
#572
Indonesia
secret
#574
France
reborn
#575
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#578
American
English

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Boy Names Starting With R

1,666 boy names starting with R — showing top 100

#66
American
Latin
#83
Ireland
Irish
#89
Germanic
Bright fame
#221
England
Powerful ruler
#292
Italian↑ Rising
a pilgrim to Rome
#360
France
counselor-protector
#500
France
Famous ruler
#501
Hebrew
Behold, a son
#504
Germanic
German
#505
American
impulsive
#505
Arabic
Arabic
#509
English
Peaceful raven
#509
American
From the land of the sea.
#514
Turkey
Meaning 'wise' or 'sensible'
#517
Turkey
The name Rifat means 'high', 'elevated', or 'noble'.
#517
India
Sanskrit
#517
India
Light
#525
American
English
#526
Spanish
Brave ruler or strong leader.
#529
American
Derived from 'Rashaun' or 'Rashawn', associated with meaning 'brave' or 'courageous'.
#535
Arabic
بستان أو حديقة
#538
American
Spanish
#540
Norway
Old Norse
#541
Hebrew
beloved or friend of God
#541
American
land near the reeds
#541
United Kingdom
Germanic
#542
Scottish
famous ruler or wealthy
#543
American
God has healed
#547
Germanic
famous land, renowned
#550
Russia
a form of Russ or Russian
#552
Arabic
leader, guide
#553
Wales
put to flight
#553
American
brave ruler
#554
India
One who is strong
#555
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#557
China
如顺
#561
American
A variation of Randall, meaning 'guardian.'
#562
American
From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'
#562
Israel
God has been gracious
#563
Germanic
Rudolf
#565
American
English
#567
American
Ruler's Peace
#567
Iceland
Secret or secret warrior
#576
Indonesia
Indonesian
#577
Persian
رحمن
#577
Scottish
ruler's advisor
#582
American
Spanish
#583
English
brave power, hard power
#584
Latin
man of Rome
#584
England
counsel power
#584
American
A variation of 'Randall,' meaning 'shield wolf'
#586
China
瑞辰 - Auspicious Morning
#586
Arabic
Arabic
#589
United Kingdom
clearing in the woods
#589
English
English
#593
Hebrew
God has healed
#593
Germanic
Shield wolf.
#594
Germanic
German
#596
English
mighty counselor
#601
English
counsel, advisor
#603
American
Rynell, meaning 'a counselor' or 'a king's adviser'
#603
India
To pluck or gather
#604
American
Royal
#607
English
Variant of Racine, meaning 'root' or 'the root of the family.'
#609
Hebrew
behold, a son
#610
Germanic
wise protector
#611
Norse
Norse
#612
Scotland
ruler's advisor
#613
Spain
advice or rule
#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.
#624
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#624
Japan
Japanese
#625
Italy
means 'of the rosary', referring to a string of beads used in prayer.
#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'.
#627
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#629
American
A variant of the name Ronald, meaning 'rules with counsel'
#631
USA
English
#632
English
from the island clearing
#633
American
A name meaning 'to rise' or 'to ascend'.
#633
American
English
#634
Spain
brave ruler
#635
American
Possibly a variant of Rashawn, meaning is variant and culturally influenced
#635
Hindi
One who is powerful or victorious.
#636
American
English
#638
American
Strong, powerful
#638
Philippines
{language: English, meaning: A variant of Randy, which is derived from Randall, meaning 'shield wolf'}
#641
Israel
God has compassion
#643
France
Derived from the Germanic elements 'ric', meaning 'power', and 'hari', meaning 'army'.
#647
American
A diminutive form of names like Roger, meaning 'famous spear'.
#647
France
French/Spanish
#649
American
Son of Robert
#651
Arabic
pomegranate
#652
United Kingdom
English
#656
India
My teacher
#659
English
Old English
#659
American
A unique and rare quality
#662
American
From the red meadow

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Unisex Names Starting With R

626 gender-neutral names starting with R — showing top 100

#76
Irish↑ Rising
Gaelic
#111
American
a modern combination of Rae and Lynn, meaning 'ewe' and 'lake' respectively
#116
American↑ Rising
A flowing body of water
#118
American
a variant of Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'
#124
Latin
rose flower
#127
France↑ Rising
French
#128
American
English
#165
USA
English
#168
Ireland
Descendant of Riagán
#174
Welsh
Enthusiasm
#182
France↑ Rising
rose
#184
American
rich, powerful
#231
Spanish↑ Rising
Hebrew
#242
Ireland↑ Rising
red king
#263
American
A variant of Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'.
#283
American
English
#290
Ireland
little seal
#310
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#315
Scottish
red-haired
#328
Latin↑ Rising
queen
#353
Welsh↑ Rising
Welsh
#361
English↑ Rising
English
#372
Spain
brave ruler
#376
American
Courageous and strong
#390
France↑ Rising
oarsman
#392
English↑ Rising
Rose
#393
American
French
#397
American
pure and song
#401
American↑ Rising
English
#413
USA
To hold royal office; to rule.
#421
American
derived from the name Rían; denotes 'little king' or 'illustrious'
#423
Japan
Thunder and lightning
#429
American
English
#445
France
Son of the king
#449
American↑ Rising
Welsh
#453
Italy↑ Rising
God has healed
#472
Italy
reborn
#474
Japanese
roaming samurai
#480
Spanish
Hebrew
#492
English↑ Rising
Little redhead
#497
Spain↑ Rising
Spanish
#503
French
French
#505
American↑ Rising
English
#508
Italy
Italian
#508
Italy
Rest
#509
United Kingdom
Bright fame
#512
Germanic
Rosemarie
#515
Italy
little rose
#517
Italy↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#518
Latin
Wise protector
#519
American
Bravery; strong power
#526
Greek↑ Rising
Flowing
#527
Italy
Italian
#530
Scotland
famous power
#539
American
Germanic
#540
France
reigning
#542
English
Courageous and beautiful
#545
American
Joyful song
#550
France
French
#550
American
Derived from 'Renee', reflecting rebirth.
#554
American
Descendant of the warrior
#555
American
the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond
#556
English
king, royal
#558
American
English
#561
Arabic
The name Rayan (رايان) means 'river' or 'gates of heaven'
#562
American
English
#564
American
French
#565
American
Rounded or a circle
#566
Germanic
German
#566
Arabic
receiver
#567
Japan
child of the village
#569
Spanish↑ Rising
queen
#570
Spain↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#570
American
French
#574
Sanskrit
Sun
#576
Slavic countries
Of the Rus' people
#582
Spain
Bright fame
#582
American
A modern name combining elements of 'Rie' and 'Lyn', often seen as unique or crafted.
#586
American
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#591
Lithuania
Lithuanian
#591
Middle Eastern countries
Hope
#594
American
English
#596
Spain
Spanish
#600
English
English
#602
USA
Rothana can be associated with 'rose' or 'beauty'.
#607
France
English
#625
American
English
#641
American
English
#645
India
רַשִׁי
#648
American
Ruler
#651
American
Little round one
#651
Germanic
German
#661
France
Famous throughout the land
#661
American
Red-haired or reddish
#666
American
Irish
#667
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#670
American
A variant of the name Rasa, meaning 'talented' or 'skilled'
#676
American
Strong ruler, mighty power
#677
American
Latin
#678
English
An innovative or creative being