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Baby Names Starting with R

Popular baby names beginning with the letter R, ranked by all-time popularity.

Girl Names Starting with R

  1. 1.
    Ruth

    Hebrew · Compassionate friend, steadfast loyalty and kindness

    #187
  2. 2.
    Rebecca

    Hebrew · To bind with compassion, devoted and faithful

    #309
  3. 3.
    Rachel

    Hebrew · Ewe of gentleness; innocent and tender grace

    #239
  4. 4.
    Rose

    Latin · The beloved flower, symbol of love and beauty

    #119
  5. 5.
    Ruby

    Latin · Precious red jewel, vibrant and deeply treasured

    #63
  6. 6.
    Robin

    English · Bright fame, like a cheerful songbird

    #806
  7. 7.
    Rita

    Latin · Pearl of great beauty and luminous grace

    #1318
  8. 8.
    Rhonda

    Welsh · Fair and graceful, mighty spear-wielder

    #5522
  9. 9.
    Renee

    French / Latin · Born anew, reborn with grace and hope

    #1056
  10. 10.
    Regina

    Latin · Royal majesty, a sovereign queen in her own right

    #370
  11. 11.
    Rosa

    Latin · A blooming flower of gentle beauty and love

    #642
  12. 12.
    Roberta

    Germanic · Brilliant fame and timeless strength of spirit

    #2812
  13. 13.
    Rosemary

    Latin · Dew of the sea, herb of remembrance and love

    #336
  14. 14.
    Riley

    Irish / Old English · Spirited and valiant, joyful courage

    #40
  15. 15.
    Rosie

    Latin · Blooming rose of beauty and love

    #376
  16. 16.
    Rosalie

    Latin / French · Rose of radiance, blooming with grace and elegance

    #182
  17. 17.
    Rachael

    Hebrew · A ewe, gentle and cherished like a beloved lamb

    #3139
  18. 18.
    Rebekah

    Hebrew · To bind with love, faithful connection

    #872
  19. 19.
    Ramona

    Spanish / Germanic · Wise defender and protector of home

    #761
  20. 20.
    Rylee

    Modern American / Irish · Courageous spirit of the meadow

    #113
  21. 21.
    Reagan

    Irish Gaelic · Little king with strength and noble purpose

    #159
  22. 22.
    Robyn

    Old English / Old French · Bright fame with the gentle grace of a robin

    #1244
  23. 23.
    Roxanne

    Persian · Star of radiance, brilliant and shining

    #1234
  24. 24.
    Rosemarie

    Latin / Hebrew · A rose blooming with beloved beauty and grace

    #1753
  25. 25.
    Raquel

    Hebrew · A ewe, gentle and beloved as a lamb

    #972
  26. 26.
    Rochelle

    French · Small stone, steadfast foundation and gentle strength

    #3814
  27. 27.
    Raven

    English · Mysterious beauty of the dark-winged bird

    #395
  28. 28.
    Reese

    Welsh · Ardent and passionate, fiery spirit

    #168
  29. 29.
    Rena

    Hebrew / Greek · Peaceful joy and reborn strength

    #2196
  30. 30.
    Reba

    Hebrew · Captivating fourth daughter of devotion

    #4903
  31. 31.
    Ryleigh

    Modern American · Strong meadow dweller with spirited independence

    #214
  32. 32.
    Raelynn

    Modern American · Gentle ewe with flowing grace, nature's tender strength

    #108
  33. 33.
    Ronda

    Spanish · Celebrated and majestic, like a rolling wave

    #7683
  34. 34.
    Rachelle

    Hebrew · Ewe—innocent, gentle, and nurturing grace

    #3222
  35. 35.
    Randi

    Scandinavian / English · Warrior shield, strong and protective spirit

    #2933
  36. 36.
    Rosetta

    Italian / Latin · Little rose, delicate beauty and flowering grace

    #3354
  37. 37.
    Rosalind

    Germanic / Old Norse · Beautiful rose, tender and strong

    #1408
  38. 38.
    Rhoda

    Greek · Flower of grace and natural beauty

    #2993
  39. 39.
    Raegan

    Irish Gaelic · Little king; spirited and fearless

    #352
  40. 40.
    Rae

    Hebrew · Ewe, gentle grace and innocent beauty

    #1151
  41. 41.
    Rosalyn

    Latin / Germanic · Beautiful rose, gentle and timeless

    #903
  42. 42.
    Rylie

    Irish · Courageous spirit of rye field dweller

    #445
  43. 43.
    Remi

    French · Oarsman from the river, brave and steadfast

    #130
  44. 44.
    Ruthie

    Hebrew · A compassionate friend, cherished companion

    #955
  45. 45.
    Robbie

    Scottish / English · Bright, famous, and boldly courageous

    #3481
  46. 46.
    Rowan

    Irish Gaelic / English · Little red-haired one, wise and graceful

    #252
  47. 47.
    Rene

    Latin · Born anew, rebirth and fresh beginnings

    #5191
  48. 48.
    Rhea

    Greek · Flowing stream, mother of divine strength

    #591
  49. 49.
    River

    English · Flowing waters of grace, strength, and natural beauty

    #186
  50. 50.
    Reyna

    Spanish · Radiant queen of strength and wisdom

    #572

Boy Names Starting with R

  1. 1.
    Robert

    Germanic (Old German) · Bright fame; shining with renown and honor

    #85
  2. 2.
    Richard

    Germanic (Old German) · Powerful ruler; brave heart with courageous strength

    #221
  3. 3.
    Ronald

    Old Norse · Ruler with wisdom and compassionate strength

    #588
  4. 4.
    Ryan

    Irish Gaelic · Royalty and strength of the regal kind

    #77
  5. 5.
    Raymond

    Germanic · Wise protector and counsel, strong guardian

    #349
  6. 6.
    Roger

    Old Germanic · Renowned spear wielder, famous warrior

    #738
  7. 7.
    Ralph

    Old Norse / Germanic · Wise wolf, swift counsel and protection

    #1121
  8. 8.
    Roy

    Old French / Latin · A king's noble grace and regal dignity

    #555
  9. 9.
    Russell

    Norman French / Latin · Red-haired; rooted strength and warmth

    #367
  10. 10.
    Randy

    Old English · Spirited and vigorous, bold enthusiastic energy

    #957
  11. 11.
    Rodney

    Old English · From the famous island, renowned strength

    #1015
  12. 12.
    Ricky

    Old Germanic · Brave ruler, powerful and strong

    #818
  13. 13.
    Ray

    English / Latin · A beam of light—illuminating the way forward

    #777
  14. 14.
    Randall

    Old English / Germanic · Shield wolf, fierce protector

    #1284
  15. 15.
    Ronnie

    Scottish Gaelic · Mighty ruler with strength and power

    #1046
  16. 16.
    Ricardo

    Iberian/Spanish, from Germanic · Powerful ruler with brave heart

    #359
  17. 17.
    Ruben

    Hebrew · Behold a son, vision of hope and joy

    #479
  18. 18.
    Roberto

    Germanic · Bright brilliance of renown and honor

    #515
  19. 19.
    Reginald

    Latin · Ruler of counsel and noble strength

    #1097
  20. 20.
    Riley

    Irish Gaelic · Courageous and spirited, from the rye field

    #229
  21. 21.
    Roman

    Latin · Citizen of Rome, strong and noble heritage

    #62
  22. 22.
    Roland

    Germanic / Latin · Legendary strength and courage of an honored warrior

    #622
  23. 23.
    Rafael

    Hebrew · God has healed, divine compassion

    #231
  24. 24.
    Raul

    Latin / Spanish · Wolf counselor, wise and strong

    #593
  25. 25.
    Ross

    Scottish Gaelic · Headland or promontory, steadfast and strong as stone

    #1352
  26. 26.
    Rick

    Germanic · Powerful ruler with a heart of strength and courage

    #2708
  27. 27.
    Ramon

    Spanish / Germanic · Wise protector and counsel giver

    #799
  28. 28.
    Ryder

    Old English · Courageous wanderer and bold adventurer

    #122
  29. 29.
    Rickey

    Germanic / Old English · Powerful ruler, brave and strong-willed

    #2466
  30. 30.
    Rex

    Latin · Royal king, powerful and commanding

    #733
  31. 31.
    Rudolph

    Old Germanic · Famous wolf, fierce and noble warrior

    #3419
  32. 32.
    Rene

    Latin / French · Reborn and renewed with purpose and strength

    #1011
  33. 33.
    Rowan

    Irish Gaelic / Scandinavian · Small redhead with a tender heart

    #81
  34. 34.
    Rudy

    Germanic · Famous and powerful ruler with bold strength

    #817
  35. 35.
    Randolph

    Germanic · Mighty wolf shield, defender of strength

    #3795
  36. 36.
    Roderick

    Old Germanic / Old Norse · Renowned power, illustrious ruler and warrior

    #1741
  37. 37.
    Ryker

    Old Norse / Dutch · Strong warrior and bold adventurer

    #170
  38. 38.
    Reid

    Scottish · Red-haired and strong, fiery spirit

    #310
  39. 39.
    River

    Modern American (from Latin riparia) · Flowing grace, natural beauty and freedom

    #116
  40. 40.
    Roosevelt

    Dutch · Field of roses, noble heritage and natural beauty

    #3346
  41. 41.
    Rhett

    English (modern surname use) · Passionate speaker with steadfast resolve

    #161
  42. 42.
    Ron

    Hebrew · Joyful ruler, compassionate leader

    #3228
  43. 43.
    Rufus

    Latin · Red-haired, warm and vibrant

    #3608
  44. 44.
    Reed

    Old English · Slender as water's gentle, graceful reed

    #432
  45. 45.
    Rory

    Irish Gaelic / Old Norse · Red-haired king, spirited and bold

    #251
  46. 46.
    Rylan

    Modern American · Land where rye grows, steadfast and rooted

    #365
  47. 47.
    Rodolfo

    Germanic (Old German) · Renowned wolf, fierce protector and wild spirit

    #1379
  48. 48.
    Royce

    English · King's son, noble heir with powerful heritage

    #440
  49. 49.
    Reuben

    Hebrew · Behold a son, blessing and hope

    #858
  50. 50.
    Rocco

    Italian / Germanic · Rock-like strength and steadfast courage

    #497

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