Curated Boy R Names by Style
A handpicked selection of baby boy names starting with R, grouped by popular favorites, unique choices, modern picks, and timeless classics.
Popular R names for boys
25· Trending and widely lovedModern R names for boys
38· Fresh, contemporary favoritesClassic R names for boys
21· Timeless names that endureAll 132 Boy Names Starting With R
132 names
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- RaahimMerciful and compassionate; one who shows mercy
- RaamizSymbol, sign, indicator, pointer
- RabeeSpringtime, spring rain, green season
- RachitCreated, composed, written, invention
- RaeesChief, rich
- RafaelGod has healed
- RafayExalted, Noble
- Raffertyfloodtide, abundance, prosperity
- RafiExalted, high in status, and sublime
- RafidSupporter and helper; also a stream that feeds a great river
- RafiqFriend, companion
- RaghavDescendant of Raghu, Lord Rama
- RaghibAspiring, desirous, and eager
- RaheelTraveler, one who departs, wayfarer, wanderer
- RahimMerciful, compassionate, kind
- RahmanThe Most Merciful; a divine attribute of boundless compassion
- RahulEfficient, conqueror of all miseries
- RaidPioneer and explorer; one who leads the way
- RaimLoving, affectionate, tender-hearted
- RainaWarrior; associated with victory
- RajKing
- RajatSilver, white, or courage
- RajendraLord of kings
- RajeshGod of kings
- RajkumarPrince
- RajkummarPrince
- RajveerHeroic warrior of the kingdom
- RakshitProtected; one who protects
- Ralphwolf counsel
- RamPleasing and charming; Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu
- RamanPleasing
- RameezSymbol, respectful one, dignified person
- RamiArcher
- RamisLeader, respected, honoured
- RamonWise protector; counsel and protection
- RamzanThe ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the sacred month of fasting
- RanbirBrave warrior
- RandeepHero of the battle
- RannvijayVictor of battle, heroic champion
- RanveerHero of Battle, Brave Warrior
- RashidRightly guided
- RashiqGraceful, elegant, slender build
- RatanGem, jewel
- RaufMerciful, compassionate, and kind
- RaunakLight, brightness, splendour, glory
- RaunitJoyful, shining, glowing; one who radiates positivity
- RaviSun
- RayanGate of heaven for those who fast, or lush/fertile
- RayanshRay of light, part of the sun
- RaydenFrom Japanese 雷 ( rai ) meaning "thunder" and 電 ( den ) meaning "lightning"
- RayhanBasil plant, fragrant herb, sweet fragrance
- RaylanModern coinage; ray of light (Ray + lan)
- RayyanGate of Paradise, Luxuriant
- RazaContentment
- RazeenCalm and composed; dignified and sober-minded
- RaziSatisfied, content, pleased, willing
- RazinComposed, serious, steadfast, grave, sober
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- ReggieCounsel power; ruler with counsel (pet form of Reginald)
- RegulusLittle king, prince, or bright star of Leo
- RehanFragrant herb, sweet basil
- ReidRed-haired; ruddy complexion
- RemingtonFrom the place on the riverbank; raven settlement
- RemusOar, swift water paddler, or legendary twin founder
- RenatusReborn, born again, or spiritually renewed
- ReubenBehold, a son
- Rexking
- ReyanGate of paradise, well-watered, satiated
- ReyanshRay of Light
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- RianLittle king, kingly; one who embodies royalty
- RibhavWealthy, prosperous; linked to Vedic Ribhus
- RicardoBrave ruler; powerful and brave leader
- RichieMeans "brave ruler", derived from the Old German elements rih "ruler, king" and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy"
- RicoMeans "brave ruler", derived from the Old German elements rih "ruler, king" and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy"
- RiddhishLord of prosperity; epithet of Lord Ganesha
- RidgeFrom the English vocabulary word denoting a continuous elevated mountain crest, or from the English surname derived from the word
- RifanExalted and noble; commonly given meaning, origin uncertain
- RigvedThe Rigveda — the oldest of the four sacred Vedas
- RishabhMorality, superior
- RishiSage, seer, saint; one of profound wisdom
- RishikSage, seer; a name for Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu
- RitamDivine truth, cosmic law, sacred order
- RiteshLord of truth; lord of customs and rituals
- RitulTruth-seeking, talented, brilliant, gifted
- RitvikVedic priest who performs sacred rituals
- RivaanStar, horse rider, ambitious, seeker
- RiyadGardens
- RiyanshPart of a ray of light, first ray of the sun
- RizqSustenance, provision, livelihood, daily bread
- RizwanAcceptance, good will
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- RobertBright fame, shining with glory
- RoccoRest; repose (Italian, via Saint Roch)
- RockyRock, Stone, Strong as Stone
- RodrigoSpanish, Portuguese, Italian and Galician form of Roderick, via the Latinized Gothic form Rudericus
- RogerFrom the Germanic name Hrodger meaning "famous spear", derived from the elements hruod "fame" and ger "spear"
- RohailTraveller; one who sets out on a journey (root r-h-l)
- RohanAscending, Rising
- RohitRed, sun
- RomanCitizen of Rome, strong, powerful
- RomanusCitizen of Rome or Roman warrior
- RomeFrom the name of Rome, the capital city of Italy
- RomulusStrength, power, or legendary founder of Rome
- RonaldOld Norse name composed of the elements regin "advice, counsel" and valdr "ruler" (making it a cognate of Reynold )
- RonanLittle seal
- RonavOne who embodies grace and charm; handsome protector
- RoninSamurai without a master
- RoscoeFrom an English surname, originally derived from a place name, itself derived from Old Norse rá "roebuck" and skógr "wood, forest"
- RoshaanBright, shining, and luminous
- Rossheadland, promontory
- RoyalOf royal descent; kingly
- RoyceSon of Royse; famous, kind
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- RuairiRed king
- Ruaridhred king
- RudraThe roarer (Lord Shiva)
- RudraanshA part of Lord Shiva; tear of Rudra; divine fragment
- RudyFrom the Germanic name Hrodulf, which was derived from the elements hruod meaning "fame" and wolf meaning "wolf"
- RufinusRed-haired or reddish complexion
- Rufusred-haired
- RuhanSpiritual, soulful, mystical, ethereal
- RumiOf Rum, the lands of Anatolia; the byname of the Sufi poet Jalaluddin Rumi
- RupertBright fame (Germanic form of Robert)
- RushdanGuidance, right path, direction, enlightenment
- RushilCharming, polite, and amiable
- RussellFrom the English surname Russell, of Norman origin, meaning "little red one" (a diminutive of Old French rous "red")
- RustumStrong, brave, mighty warrior, courageous
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