Boy Names That Start With R
494 names, 372 with a documented meaning, from 17 origins.
Names 1–100 of 494 (page 1 of 5)
About this list
75% of the names in Boy Names That Start With R have a documented meaning.
By recorded origin: Arabic 57, Persian 17, Germanic 11, Hebrew 3, Sanskrit 3, other 12. 391 names carry no language label.
210 names are in the 2024 US Social Security file. Best ranked: Roman (#52, boys), Rowan (#71, boys), Ryan (#87, boys), Robert (#90, boys), River (#112, boys).
Counts are distinct names; a name recorded for both genders counts once. A documented meaning is a real gloss in our data, not an import placeholder. Origin is the label recorded in the dataset: "English", "Muslim" and "Quranic" are collection labels, not languages, so they are counted as no language label. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Popular Baby Names (national data, 1880-2024). Counts are Social Security card applications for births in the United States; names with fewer than 5 births in a year are not listed, and spelling variants are counted separately. Baby Name Wizard is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA.
Boy Names That Start With R
| Name | Meaning | Origin | US rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan | little red one, descendant of ruadhán | Irish | #71 |
| Robert | shining glory | Germanic | #90 |
| Rhett | advice | English | #174 |
| Rafael | Variant of Raphael, which means “God cures/has healed” | English | #222 |
| Romeo | roman | English | #283 |
| Remington | edge, border | English | #287 |
| Raphael | God cures/has healed | Hebrew | #420 |
| Royal | rye, hill, roe | English | #427 |
| Rowen | rowan tree | English | #445 |
| Rocco | crow, rest, to roar | Italian | #500 |
| Ruben | Variant of Reuben, which means “son” | Hebrew | #501 |
| Roy | ruler, king | Scottish Gaelic | #541 |
| Ronald | advice, power | Germanic | #575 |
| Rayan | The gate of heaven which allows fasting people in Ramadan to enter | Muslim | #579 |
| Rhodes | rose | English | #612 |
| Roland | fame-land | Germanic | #663 |
| Ryland | rye, land | English | #727 |
| Roger | fame-spear | Germanic | #748 |
| Robin | Diminutive of Robert, which means “shining glory” | English | #807 |
| Reuben | son | Hebrew | #871 |
| Rodney | hrōdanīeġ, hrōdanīġ, fame, island | English | #1083 |
| Rishi | , sage | Sanskrit | #1105 |
| Rami | Marksman | Muslim | #1206 |
| Ravi | the sun or the sun-god | English | #1212 |
| Rayyan | Luxuriant, one of the gates of paradise | Muslim | #1317 |
| Ross | heath, headland | English | #1359 |
| Raheem | Merciful, One of the name of Allah, Variant transcription of RAHIM | Muslim | #1376 |
| Ripley | woodland clearing | English | #1390 |
| Ramsey | wild garlic, island | English | #1744 |
| Rashad | Integrity of conduct, maturity,good sense, wisdom | Muslim | #1786 |
| Rip | Diminutive of Ripley, which means “woodland clearing” | Dutch | #2112 |
| Ram | Ram is a Persian name for boys that means happy, joyous. | Persian | #2128 |
| Roscoe | forest | English | #2164 |
| Ridley | reeds, cleared land, wood, clearing | English | #2229 |
| Raleigh | roe deer, woodland, clearing | English | #2254 |
| Robbie | Diminutive of Robert, which means “shining glory” | English | #2435 |
| Rakan | Noble | Muslim | #2627 |
| Rahim | Merciful, Kind, generous, kindly, nice. | Muslim | #2943 |
| Reza | Contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, approval, consent, Wish | Muslim | #3093 |
| Rehan | Scented | Muslim | #3149 |
| Rashaad | To lead a righteous life, right guidance, integrity of conduct. | Muslim | #3447 |
| Rashid | Right-minded, rightly-guided, pious, Wise, One Of Good Council, Having True Faith. | Muslim | #3513 |
| Rishan | Good human being | Muslim | #3513 |
| Rasheed | Wise, prudent, judicious, rightly guided. Al-Rasheed, Rationale, the Right-minded, An attribute of Allah Almighty. | Muslim | #3680 |
| Roshan | Bright, Shining | Muslim | #3680 |
| Rai | Guardian, custodian, patron, protector, sponsor. | Muslim | #3882 |
| Rayhan | Ease, fragrant herb, sweet basil, comfort. | Muslim | #3975 |
| Rizwan | Satisfaction contentment, happiness, pleasure, name of the Keeper of the gates of Jannah (Paradise). | Muslim | #4414 |
| Ridwan | Acceptance, satisfaction, name of the keeper of the gates of Heaven | Muslim | #4553 |
| Rakeem | Writer | Muslim | #4690 |
| Rahman | Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly | Muslim | #4870 |
| Ramzi | The man who keeps secrets. | Muslim | #4870 |
| Raihan | Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly | Muslim | #5047 |
| Riyad | Gardens | Muslim | #5430 |
| Roni | joy is mine | Muslim | #5430 |
| Raed | Leader | Muslim | #5878 |
| Rashed | Variant transcription of (RASHID). | Muslim | #5878 |
| Raza | Contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, approval, consent. | Muslim | #5878 |
| Ruhan | Ruhan is an indirect Quranic name for boys and girls that means spiritual (i.e. related to the spirit), kindhearted, compassionate. It is derived from the R-W-H6 (spirit, happiness) root which is used in many places in the Quran.Ruhan is a Persian name. | Quranic | #5878 |
| Rahil | Path guider | Muslim | #6171 |
| Rafay | The Exaulter, To Elevate Rank | Muslim | #6443 |
| Raja | Hope, wish. | Muslim | #6443 |
| Rana | A flower, happy and gay, clever. | Muslim | #6443 |
| Rasul | Messenger, messenger of Allah. | Muslim | #6443 |
| Raad | Raad is an Arabic name for boys that means scout, explorer, pioneer. | Arabic | #6811 |
| Rad | Rad is a Persian name for boys that means generous, selfless, free, wise. | Persian | #6811 |
| Raif | Merciful,Very loving, Very gentle | Muslim | #6811 |
| Raiyan | Satisfaction, contented | Muslim | #6811 |
| Reda | (in god's) favor, contentment, satisfaction | Muslim | #6811 |
| Rahm | Mercy, pity, compassion, kindness, tenderness | Muslim | #7725 |
| Rayn | It is the name of a gate of the heaven | Muslim | #7725 |
| Rustam | The most renowned hero among the Persians, hero of the Persian epic Shahnama. | Muslim | #7725 |
| Raahim | Merciful, Compassionate, Pitying | Muslim | #8287 |
| Ramadan | Ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar, month of fasting, Many people have this name. | Muslim | #8287 |
| Riad | meadows, gardens, from the plural of Arabic (rawdah). | Muslim | #8287 |
| Rafiq | Associate, intimate friend, companion, soft & kind hearted person. | Muslim | #8947 |
| Riaz | Garden, devotion | Muslim | #8947 |
| Raz | Mystery, secret | Muslim | #9864 |
| Razi | Satisfied, contended, pleased. | Muslim | #9864 |
| Rachid | guided well | Muslim | #10889 |
| Radvin | Radvin is a Persian name for boys that means generous, noble. | Persian | #10889 |
| Raees | Rich, Wealthy, Leader, chief, captain, prince, nobleman | Muslim | #10889 |
| Ramin | Who rescues the people from hungry and pain, Brings Joy into peoples life | Muslim | #10889 |
| Rehmat | Kind | Muslim | #10889 |
| Riyaz | Practice | Muslim | #10889 |
| Raafi | High Status, Exalted, Sublime and Superb | Muslim | #12301 |
| Rahmi | Love and care | Muslim | #12301 |
| Raman | Raman is Persian name for boys that means happy, joyous. | Persian | #12301 |
| Ramazan | The ninth month of the slamic calendar | Muslim | #12301 |
| Raseem | One who designs | Muslim | #12301 |
| Raunak | Fame | Muslim | #12301 |
| Rayhaan | sweet Smelling plant, any flower except rose, comfort | Muslim | #12301 |
| Reyhan | Sweet basil, Favored by god | Muslim | #12301 |
| Raadhii | Alleviate | Muslim | |
| Raafat | Kindness, Compasion | Muslim | |
| Raafid | Helper, Guard, River's end | Muslim | |
| Raafiif | Good morals, Shaking, Throb, Heart beat | Muslim | |
| Raaghib | Desirous, willing | Muslim | |
| Raahil | Path guider | Muslim | |
| Raajii | Have hope | Muslim |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Popular Baby Names (national data, 1880-2024). Counts are Social Security card applications for births in the United States; names with fewer than 5 births in a year are not listed, and spelling variants are counted separately. Baby Name Wizard is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA.