baby names starting with R
Explore 69 baby names beginning with R. Each includes meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity data from the SSA.
baby names starting with R at a glance
- Names
- 69
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 26 · 29 · 14
- Top origin
- English
- Most popular (2025)
- Roman #42
Our directory has 69 baby names starting with R: 26 girls' names, 29 boys' names and 14 unisex names.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Roman (#42 for boys), followed by Riley (#48), Rowan (#59) and Ruby (#64 for girls). 29 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
The most common origins are English (15), Latin (8) and Hindi (6).
Rio has climbed fastest, from #774 in 2020 to #532 in 2025; Rosemary rose from #442 to #251 over 5 years.
For something less common, Radhika, Rain and Reinhardt were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 5.4 letters, from Rae to Remington, and 52% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Radhikasuccessful, prosperous, devoted to RadhaSanskrit · girl
- Radleyred meadowEnglish · boy
- Radmilajoyful and graciousSlavic · girl
- RaeEwe, or short form of Rachel or RaymondHebrew · girl
- RaelynnEwe or grace, combined formEnglish · girl#116
- RafaelGod has healedPortuguese · boy#218
- RaffaellaGod has healedItalian · girl
- Raffertyflood, tideIrish · boy
- Ragnarwarrior of the gods, divine counselNorse · boy
- RainFalling water from the skyEnglish · unisex
- Rajeshking of kings, rulerHindi · boy
- RalphCounsel wolf or wolf counselEnglish · boy
- Ramseywild garlic island, raven's islandEnglish · boy
- Raquelewe, innocenceHebrew · girl
- Rashidarightly guided, wise, discerningArabic · girl
- Rashmiray of sunlight, beam of lightHindi · girl
- Ravenraven bird, dark-hairedEnglish · unisex#404
- Redmondwise protector, counsel protectionEnglish · boy
- Reedred-hairedEnglish · unisex#419
- ReeseArdor, enthusiasm, or fiery warriorWelsh · unisex#192
- ReginaqueenLatin · girl#395
- Reginaldcounsel power, king's advisorEnglish · boy
- ReiLovely, beautiful, or zeroJapanese · girl
- Reinhardtbrave counselGerman · boy
- Rekhaline, artistic mark, beautyHindi · girl
- Remioarsman, rowerFrench · boy#787
- Remingtonsettlement by the boundary streamEnglish · unisex#307
- RemyOarsman or remedyFrench · unisex#408
- Renlotus, love, romanceJapanese · unisex
- Reneereborn, born againFrench · girl
- Reubenbehold, a sonHebrew · boy#889
- RexKingLatin · boy#859
- Rezacontentment, satisfaction, divine approvalPersian · boy
- RhettAdvice or counselDutch · boy#188
- Rhiannongreat queen, divine queenWelsh · girl
- Rhysardor, passion, enthusiasmCeltic · boy#412
- RhysandFictional name, derived from Welsh Rhys (ardor)Welsh · boy
- Riccardobrave rulerItalian · boy
- Rikuland, continent, solid groundJapanese · boy
- RileyRye clearing or courageousIrish · unisex#48
- RinCold, dignified, or companionJapanese · girl
- RioRiverSpanish · unisex#532
- Riverflowing body of waterEnglish · unisex#111
- Rivkato bind, captivatingHebrew · girl#629
- Riyasinger, graceful, gemHindi · girl
- Rohanascending, growing, healingHindi · boy#812
- Rohitred, the first rays of sunHindi · boy
- Roisinlittle roseIrish · girl
- RomanCitizen of Rome, or strong and powerfulLatin · boy#42
- RomeoPilgrim to Rome, or citizen of RomeItalian · boy#302
- RomulusCitizen of Rome, strength of RomeLatin · boy
- Ronanlittle sealIrish · boy#247
- RoryRed king or great kingIrish · unisex#199
- RosalieRose, or rose garland festivalFrench · girl#171
- Rosalindgentle horse, beautiful roseEnglish · girl
- RoseThe rose flower, beauty and loveLatin · girl#114
- RosemaryDew of the sea, or rose and MaryLatin · girl#251
- Rowanrowan tree, little red oneIrish · unisex#59
- RoxanaDawn, bright, or little starPersian · girl
- Roxiebright, radiantEnglish · girl
- Rubenbehold, a sonHebrew · boy#480
- RubyDeep red precious gemstoneLatin · girl#64
- RueRegret, or the bitter herbEnglish · girl
- Rufusred-hairedLatin · boy
- Ruiauspicious, wise, sharpChinese · unisex
- Rumibeauty, flowJapanese · girl
- RuneSecret, mystery, or runic letterNorse · unisex
- RyderKnight, mounted warrior, or horsemanEnglish · boy#133
- RyuDragon, or flowing waterJapanese · boy
questions about baby names starting with R
Which baby names starting with R are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular baby names starting with R are Roman (#42 for boys), Riley (#48), Rowan (#59), Ruby (#64 for girls) and River (#111).
Which baby names starting with R are rising in popularity?
Rio has climbed from #774 in 2020 to #532 in 2025. Rosemary (#442 to #251) and Rivka (#781 to #629) are also rising.
What are some unique baby names starting with R?
Radhika, Rain, Reinhardt, Riccardo and Roxana were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are baby names starting with R more common for girls or boys?
Of 69 baby names starting with R on HushName, 26 are girls' names, 29 are boys' names and 14 are unisex.
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