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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 4,630 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with R

  • 4,630 names starting with R are in our database
  • 2,496 girl names and 1,842 boy names begin with R
  • 292 gender-neutral names also start with R
  • Top origins for R names: American, English, India

Girl Names Starting With R

2,496 girl names starting with R — showing top 100

#64
English
Red gemstone
#114
Latin
rose flower
#116
American
a modern combination of Rae and Lynn, meaning 'ewe' and 'lake' respectively
#137
American
a variant of Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'
#171
France↑ Rising
rose
#173
Hebrew
friend, companion
#248
Ireland
Descendant of Riagán
#250
Hebrew
ewe
#251
American↑ Rising
dew of the sea
#283
English↑ Rising
Rose
#344
American
A variant of Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'.
#350
Hebrew
to bind
#369
Hebrew
friend, companion
#395
Latin
queen
#404
English
English
#478
American
Descendant of the warrior
#481
Italy↑ Rising
reborn
#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
American
pure and song
#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
American
derived from the name Rían; denotes 'little king' or 'illustrious'
#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
#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
Italian
From Rome
#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
France
French
#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
#563
Spain
rose
#563
India
Noble
#564
American
English
#565
American
Rounded or a circle
#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.

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Boy Names Starting With R

1,842 boy names starting with R — showing top 100

#42
American↑ Rising
Latin
#92
Germanic
Bright fame
#99
Ireland
Irish
#133
American
English
#183
American
rich, powerful
#188
USA
English
#218
Spanish
Hebrew
#234
England
Powerful ruler
#247
Ireland↑ Rising
little seal
#293
Scottish↑ Rising
red-haired
#302
Italian
a pilgrim to Rome
#345
American↑ Rising
French
#380
Spain
brave ruler
#394
Italy↑ Rising
God has healed
#395
France
counselor-protector
#412
Welsh
Welsh
#419
American
English
#432
Japan↑ Rising
Thunder and lightning
#452
Italy
A beloved name with deep roots
#459
Italy↑ Rising
Rest
#480
Spanish↑ Rising
Hebrew
#492
Spain
Spanish
#500
France
Son of the king
#500
France
Famous ruler
#501
Hebrew
Behold, a son
#504
Japanese
roaming samurai
#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
English↑ Rising
king, royal
#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
American
Derived from 'Renee', reflecting rebirth.
#550
Russia
a form of Russ or Russian
#552
Arabic
leader, guide
#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
#568
American↑ Rising
Restless
#570
Italy
Italian
#575
Greek↑ Rising
Of the island of Rhodes
#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
#588
Arabic
The name Rayan (رايان) means 'river' or 'gates of heaven'
#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.'
#608
France↑ Rising
Famous throughout the land
#609
Hebrew
behold, a son
#610
Germanic
wise protector
#611
Norse
Norse
#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'.

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Unisex Names Starting With R

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

#48
Ireland
Irish
#145
France
French
#192
Welsh
Enthusiasm
#220
American
A flowing body of water
#230
Ireland↑ Rising
red king
#249
Irish↑ Rising
Gaelic
#452
USA
To hold royal office; to rule.
#513
American
English
#540
France
reigning
#542
English
Courageous and beautiful
#558
American
English
#566
Arabic
receiver
#586
American
A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.
#591
Middle Eastern countries
Hope
#602
USA
Rothana can be associated with 'rose' or 'beauty'.
#645
India
רַשִׁי
#648
American
Ruler
#651
Germanic
German
#677
American
Latin
#699
American↑ Rising
Little horse
#715
Spain
Derived from 'Rosa', meaning 'rose'
#717
American
a blend of 'Ro' from a variety of names like 'Rose' or 'Ronnie' and 'Shawn' meaning 'God is gracious'.
#721
France
oarsman
#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'
#752
Germanic
Dutch
#773
American
English
#776
American
Derived from an English surname, meaning 'from the ridge'
#815
American
Irish
#817
American
A variation of the name Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'.
#824
English
Ardent, fiery
#845
American
A modern invention or variation, possibly related to 'Radel' or 'Radley', referring to 'the red meadow'.
#875
Germanic
German
#932
American
Flowing, as a river or stream
#947
American
from the Roman settlement
#965
American
English
#969
American
English
#1026
India
Light of the Lord
#1032
English↑ Rising
'Strip of land or clearing in the woods'.
#1036
American
A creative spelling variation derived from the name Regina, meaning 'queen'.
#1036
South Africa
rose
#1051
Hungary
Bright fame
#1068
Persian
Red; aspect of beauty and a name representing joy
#1070
American
A diminutive form of Miranda or other names beginning with 'Rand-', imply 'shield' or 'defender'
#1072
Germanic
giant
#1084
American
Derives from 'René', meaning 'reborn'.
#1134
American
English
#1141
Belgium
A diminutive form of ‘Robert,’ meaning bright fame.
#1149
American↑ Rising
Welsh
#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
#1201
Unknown
Unknown
#1203
American
Courageous and strong
#1209
India
queen, ruler
#1213
American
a variant of Roderick, famous ruler
#1217
Arabic
Wise protector
#1230
American
joyful song
#1239
American↑ Rising
English
#1246
France
Little Kite
#1283
Japan↑ Rising
Japanese
#1290
American
A variant form of the name 'Rena,' often meaning 'joy' or 'song' from Hebrew origins.
#1314
American
clearing in the wood
#1324
English
regret
#1337
Estonia
A variant of the name Raili, meaning 'healthy' or 'strong'.
#1350
India
Light or lamp of the king
#1350
American
Flow, Movement
#1372
France
French
#1382
American
derived from a Hebrew name meaning 'righteousness'.
#1384
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1411
English
Little redhead
#1417
USA
English
#1434
American↑ Rising
to rush, to hurry
#1452
Zimbabwe
beautiful
#1459
American
the little king
#1496
American
Hebrew
#1498
American
Possibly derived from 'Rainy', associated with rainfall and nature.
#1511
French
a variant of Ramona, meaning ‘wise protector’
#1515
American
first rays of light
#1522
USA
A derivative of the name 'Renée', derived from the Latin meaning 'reborn'.
#1556
English
Queen
#1565
English
English
#1575
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1602
American
from Rome
#1627
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1635
Cambodia
Khmer
#1641
French
little circle
#1646
American
a form of the name 'Rella', which means 'guardian'
#1656
Ireland
Courageous
#1663
American
English
#1682
France
French
#1697
American
red-haired
#1740
English
rye clearing
#1755
American
from the rose field
#1764
American
A blend of Rae and Mel, often associated with rays of sunshine.
#1770
Irish
courageous
#1780
Israel
my joy
#1789
Scandinavian countries↑ Rising
Old Norse
#1806
American
courageous, valiant