Baby Names That Start With R
R-names carry a rolled, confident start: Riley, Roman, Ruby, Ryan. Germanic and English classics such as Robert share the letter with Latin revivals like Roman and Rosalie and newer nature picks such as River. The list below holds 290 researched R names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with American, English and Germanic the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Riley (No. 48 for girls) and Roman (No. 42 for boys) lead the R names.
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Baby Names That Start With R List
290 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Rory
Meaning: Red king
Origin: Irish
#2
Roman
Meaning: Roman person
Origin: Latin
#3
Reuben
Meaning: Behold, a son
Origin: Hebrew
#4
Rowan
Meaning: Rowan tree
Origin: Irish
#5
Reggie
Meaning: Ruler’s counsel
Origin: English / Germanic
#6
Ronnie
Meaning: Ruler’s counsel or mighty advice
Origin: English / Germanic
#7
Riley
Meaning: Rye clearing or valiant
Origin: Irish / English
#8
Rupert
Meaning: Bright fame
Origin: Germanic
#9
Ralph
Meaning: Wolf counsel
Origin: English / Norse
#10
Remy
Meaning: Oarsman or from Rheims
Origin: French / Latin
#11
River
Meaning: River
Origin: English
#12
Robin
Meaning: Bright fame
Origin: English / Germanic
#13
Ruben
Meaning: Behold, a son
Origin: Spanish
#14
Ryan
Meaning: Little king
Origin: Irish
#15
Robert
Meaning: Bright fame
Origin: Germanic
#16
Raphael
Meaning: God has healed
Origin: French
#17
Rio
Meaning: River
Origin: Spanish / Portuguese
#18
Remi
Meaning: Oarsman or rower
Origin: French
#19
Rudy
Meaning: Famous wolf
Origin: Germanic / English
#20
Romeo
Meaning: Pilgrim to Rome
Origin: Italian / Latin
#21
Rayan
Meaning: Lush, plentiful, or gate of paradise
Origin: Arabic / Persian
#22
Rome
Meaning: From Rome
Origin: Latin place name
#23
Rafael
Meaning: God has healed
Origin: Hebrew / Spanish
#24
Rex
Meaning: King
Origin: Latin
#25
Rafferty
Meaning: Flood tide or prosperity wielder
Origin: Irish
#26
Rayyan
Meaning: Lush, plentiful, or gate of paradise
Origin: Arabic
#27
Reginald
Meaning: Ruler’s counsel
Origin: Germanic
#28
Rafe
Meaning: Wolf counsel
Origin: English / Norse
#29
Rocco
Meaning: Rest or battle cry
Origin: Germanic / Italian
#30
Rohan
Meaning: Ascending
Origin: Sanskrit
#31
Ralphie
Meaning: Wolf counsel
Origin: English / Norse
#32
Ronan
Meaning: Little seal
Origin: Irish
#33
Reign
Meaning: Rule or sovereignty
Origin: English
#34
Rhys
Meaning: Enthusiasm or ardour
Origin: Welsh
#35
Rian
Meaning: Little king
Origin: Irish
#36
Rudi
Meaning: Famous wolf
Origin: Germanic
#37
Rayaan
Meaning: Lush, plentiful, or gate of paradise
Origin: Arabic variant
#38
Richard
Meaning: Brave ruler
Origin: Germanic
#39
Rufus
Meaning: Red-haired
Origin: Latin
#40
Rueben
Meaning: Behold, a son
Origin: Hebrew variant
#41
Reid
Meaning: Red-haired or ruddy
Origin: Scottish / English surname
#42
Renley
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#43
Rico
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#44
Robbie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#45
Ren
Meaning: Lotus, love, or refined
Origin: Japanese / Chinese
#46
Ryder
Meaning: Mounted warrior or rider
Origin: English
#47
Rocky
Meaning: Rest, or rock; Rocco nickname and word-name usage
Origin: Italian / English nickname
#48
Raymond
Meaning: Wise protector
Origin: Germanic
#49
Ruairi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#50
Rafi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#51
Rosie
Meaning: Rose flower
Origin: Latin
#52
Ruby
Meaning: Red gemstone
Origin: Latin
#53
Rose
Meaning: Rose flower
Origin: Latin
#54
Robyn
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#55
Raya
Meaning: Friend, flow, or queen depending on language
Origin: Hebrew / Slavic / Arabic
#56
Rosa
Meaning: Rose
Origin: Spanish
#57
Romy
Meaning: Rosemary, Roman, or sea dew by root
Origin: German / Latin / English nickname
#58
Rosalie
Meaning: Rose
Origin: French
#59
Rebecca
Meaning: To tie or bind
Origin: Hebrew
#60
Reeva
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#61
Rehmat
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#62
Rae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#63
Rachel
Meaning: Ewe
Origin: Hebrew
#64
Reya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#65
Raven
Meaning: Raven
Origin: English
#66
Romi
Meaning: Rosemary, Roman, or sea dew by root; Romy variant
Origin: German / Latin / English nickname
#67
Rhea
Meaning: Flowing stream, or mythological mother of gods
Origin: Greek mythology
#68
Reem
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#69
Rosemary
Meaning: Rose and Mary, or dew of the sea through the herb name
Origin: English / Latin botanical
#70
Ruth
Meaning: Friend
Origin: Hebrew
#71
Renee
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#72
Romie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#73
Romilly
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#74
Rue
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#75
Ruqayyah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#76
Rahma
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#77
Rita
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#78
Rayna
Meaning: Queen, pure, or song depending on language
Origin: Slavic / Yiddish / Sanskrit
#79
Riya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#80
Raeya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#81
Rosanna
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#82
Rumaysa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#83
Roma
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#84
Rumaisa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#85
Reina
Meaning: Queen
Origin: Spanish / Yiddish / Japanese depending on usage
#86
Rania
Meaning: Gazing or queenly
Origin: Arabic
#87
Rayah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#88
Ruqayya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#89
Rebeca
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#90
Raha
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#91
Raiya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#92
Romee
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#93
Roisin
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#94
Ronald
Meaning: Ruler with counsel
Origin: Norse / Scottish
#95
Ricardo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#96
Roberto
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#97
Randy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#98
Russell
Meaning: Little red-haired one
Origin: French / English surname
#99
Ricky
Meaning: Powerful ruler; Richard diminutive
Origin: Germanic / English nickname
#100
Raul
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#101
Rodney
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#102
Roger
Meaning: Famous spear
Origin: Germanic / English
#103
Randall
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#104
Ramon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#105
Roy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#106
Ross
Meaning: Promontory or headland
Origin: Scottish
#107
Rylan
Meaning: Rye land
Origin: English surname / place name
#108
Rene
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#109
Rodrigo
Meaning: Famous ruler
Origin: Spanish / Germanic
#110
Ray
Meaning: Wise protector, beam of light, or counsel by root
Origin: English / Germanic
#111
Reed
Meaning: Red-haired or reed plant
Origin: English
#112
Ryker
Meaning: Rich or powerful ruler
Origin: German / Dutch surname
#113
Rodolfo
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
Rogelio
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#115
Roderick
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Reece
Meaning: Enthusiasm, ardour
Origin: Welsh
#117
Rolando
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Ramiro
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#119
Rashad
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Rhett
Meaning: Advice or counsel
Origin: Dutch / English
#121
Roland
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Reese
Meaning: Enthusiasm, ardour
Origin: Welsh
#123
Remington
Meaning: Settlement on a riverbank
Origin: English
#124
Rachael
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Rebekah
Meaning: To tie or bind
Origin: Hebrew
#126
Rylee
Meaning: Rye clearing or courageous
Origin: Irish / English
#127
Reagan
Meaning: Little ruler
Origin: Irish
#128
Raquel
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Regina
Meaning: Queen
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#130
Ryleigh
Meaning: Rye clearing or courageous
Origin: Irish / English
#131
Randi
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#132
Rachelle
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Roxanne
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Rylie
Meaning: Rye clearing or courageous
Origin: Irish / English
#135
Raegan
Meaning: Little ruler
Origin: Irish
#136
Rochelle
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Regan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Reyna
Meaning: Queen
Origin: Spanish / Yiddish
#139
Rhiannon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Rhonda
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Raelynn
Meaning: Modern Rae and Lynn compound; ewe and lake or waterfall elements by root
Origin: Modern English
#142
Rocio
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Ryann
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Roxana
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Raina
Meaning: Queen, counsel, or song depending on language
Origin: Slavic / Germanic / Sanskrit
#146
Raelyn
Meaning: Modern Rae and Lynn compound; ewe and lake or waterfall elements by root
Origin: Modern English
#147
Racheal
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Rubi
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Renata
Meaning: Born again
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#150
Rosalinda
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#151
Roxanna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#152
Rhodes
Meaning: From Rhodes, or from a clearing in the woods
Origin: Greek place name / English surname
#153
Rynlee
Meaning: Modern Ryn and Lee compound; meaning varies by family usage
Origin: Modern American
#154
Riggs
Meaning: Ridge or raised strip of land
Origin: English surname
#155
Royal
Meaning: Regal or kingly
Origin: English
#156
Ridley
Meaning: Reed clearing
Origin: English
#157
Ripley
Meaning: Strip clearing
Origin: English
#158
Ramsey
Meaning: Wild garlic island
Origin: English
#159
Raleigh
Meaning: Roe deer clearing
Origin: English
#160
Ra-on
Meaning: joyful or pleasant in native Korean-style naming
Origin: Korean
#161
Ro-un
Meaning: beneficial or wise-sounding modern Korean name element
Origin: Korean
#162
Ri-on
Meaning: benefit or village-like Ri plus warmth, whole, or grace On depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#163
Ro-ha
Meaning: path or open Ro plus summer, great, or river Ha depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#164
Ratree
Meaning: night or night jasmine
Origin: Thai
#165
Rattanaporn
Meaning: jewel blessing
Origin: Thai
#166
Rungnapa
Meaning: dawn sky
Origin: Thai
#167
Rachanee
Meaning: queen
Origin: Thai
#168
Rattana
Meaning: jewel
Origin: Thai
#169
Rattanakorn
Meaning: jewel source or mine of gems
Origin: Thai
#170
Ravi
Meaning: Sun
Origin: Sanskrit
#171
Riku
Meaning: Land or continent
Origin: Japanese
#172
Raiden
Meaning: Thunder and lightning; Japanese mythological name
Origin: Japanese
#173
Royce
Meaning: Son of Roy or rose-associated surname
Origin: English surname
#174
Ryland
Meaning: Rye land
Origin: English surname / place name
#175
Ronin
Meaning: Masterless samurai
Origin: Japanese word name
#176
Raylan
Meaning: Counsel and land, or modern Ray and -lan blend
Origin: English / modern American
#177
Rowen
Meaning: Red-haired, little red one, or rowan tree
Origin: Irish / English nature name
#178
Rayden
Meaning: Modern Raiden variant; thunder and lightning in Japanese usage
Origin: Japanese / modern English
#179
Reyansh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#180
Riaan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#181
Rey
Meaning: King
Origin: Spanish
#182
Ridge
Meaning: Ridge, raised strip of land
Origin: English nature name
#183
Rylen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#184
Ruger
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#185
Raheem
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#186
Reynaldo
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#187
Rishi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#188
Rowdy
Meaning: Noisy, spirited, or lively
Origin: English word name
#189
Ronaldo
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#190
Ramses
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#191
Rigoberto
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#192
Ryden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#193
Ransom
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#194
Rockwell
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#195
Riker
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#196
Reilly
Meaning: Courageous or valiant
Origin: Irish
#197
Rogan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#198
Rishaan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#199
Ryatt
Meaning: Modern Riot or Wyatt-influenced form; meaning varies by usage
Origin: Modern American
#200
Raylen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#201
Renzo
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#202
Roan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#203
Rudra
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#204
Rickey
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#205
Rivers
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#206
Rami
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#207
Raymundo
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#208
Ryley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#209
Ryu
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#210
Rehan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#211
Rhyder
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#212
Richie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#213
Radley
Meaning: Red clearing
Origin: English
#214
Ranger
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#215
Rush
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#216
Royalty
Meaning: Royal status or royal family
Origin: English word name
#217
Roselyn
Meaning: Gentle horse, beautiful rose, or rose and Lynn compound by root
Origin: Germanic / Latin / English
#218
Rivka
Meaning: To tie or join
Origin: Hebrew
#219
Romina
Meaning: Roman woman
Origin: Italian / Latin
#220
Rayne
Meaning: Queen, counsel, or rain by sound and root
Origin: English / French / Germanic
#221
Ramona
Meaning: Wise protector
Origin: Spanish / Germanic
#222
Rosalyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#223
Raylee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#224
Rosalee
Meaning: Rose meadow or rose and Lee compound
Origin: Latin / English
#225
Rilynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#226
Roslyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#227
Rowyn
Meaning: Red-haired, little red one, or rowan tree; Rowen variant
Origin: Irish / English nature name
#228
Raylynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#229
Rylynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#230
Rihanna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#231
Rosalind
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#232
Rayleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#233
Renesmee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#234
Rosalina
Meaning: Little rose or gentle horse by older roots
Origin: Latin / Germanic / Italian
#235
Ruthie
Meaning: Friend; Ruth diminutive
Origin: Hebrew / English nickname
#236
Rosalia
Meaning: Rose
Origin: Italian
#237
Raeleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#238
Roselynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#239
Rhylee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#240
Rileigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#241
Rilee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#242
Rhyan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#243
Rosemarie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#244
Rosalynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#245
Rochel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#246
Ria
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#247
Raniyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#248
Rori
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#249
Rebel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#250
Rylin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#251
Raine
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#252
Rain
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#253
Rong
Meaning: Glory, flourishing, or banyan depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#254
Rui
Meaning: Auspicious, sharp, or wise depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#255
Rafiq
Meaning: Friend or companion
Origin: Arabic
#256
Rahim
Meaning: Merciful or compassionate
Origin: Arabic
#257
Rashid
Meaning: Rightly guided
Origin: Arabic
#258
Rosario
Meaning: Rosary
Origin: Spanish
#259
Raoul
Meaning: Wolf counsel
Origin: French
#260
Romain
Meaning: Roman
Origin: French
#261
Rainer
Meaning: Advice army
Origin: Germanic
#262
Reinhard
Meaning: Brave counsel
Origin: Germanic
#263
Rolf
Meaning: Famous wolf
Origin: Germanic
#264
Rina
Meaning: Joy or song
Origin: Hebrew
#265
Riona
Meaning: Queenly
Origin: Irish
#266
Rosaleen
Meaning: Little rose
Origin: Irish
#267
Rhian
Meaning: Maiden
Origin: Welsh
#268
Rhodri
Meaning: Wheel king or fame ruler
Origin: Welsh
#269
Rhonwen
Meaning: Fair spear
Origin: Welsh
#270
Romilia
Meaning: Of Romulus
Origin: Latin
#271
Romilius
Meaning: Of Romulus
Origin: Latin
#272
Romulus
Meaning: Of Rome
Origin: Latin
#273
Rufina
Meaning: Red-haired
Origin: Latin
#274
Rufinus
Meaning: Red-haired
Origin: Latin
#275
Ragnhild
Meaning: Advice battle
Origin: Scandinavian
#276
Ragnar
Meaning: Warrior of judgement
Origin: Scandinavian
#277
Rasmus
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Scandinavian
#278
Rikke
Meaning: Peaceful ruler
Origin: Scandinavian
#279
Rune
Meaning: Secret lore
Origin: Scandinavian
#280
Rab
Meaning: Bright fame
Origin: Scottish
#281
Raibeart
Meaning: Bright fame
Origin: Scottish
#282
Ramsay
Meaning: Wild garlic island
Origin: Scottish
#283
Ranald
Meaning: Advice ruler
Origin: Scottish
#284
Rhona
Meaning: Rough island or island name
Origin: Scottish
#285
Rona
Meaning: Rough island or island name
Origin: Scottish
#286
Raffaele
Meaning: God has healed
Origin: Italian
#287
Renato
Meaning: Born again
Origin: Italian
#288
Riccardo
Meaning: Brave ruler
Origin: Italian
#289
Roberta
Meaning: Bright fame
Origin: Italian
#290
Romano
Meaning: Roman
Origin: Italian
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Gender Mix
This page currently includes 128 girl names, 155 boy names, and 7 unisex names beginning with R.
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Length Mix
Short names
60
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Rory, Remy, Ryan, Rio, Remi, Rudy.
Medium names
197
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Roman, Reuben, Rowan, Reggie, Ronnie, Riley.
Long names
33
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Rafferty, Reginald, Rosemary, Ruqayyah, Roderick, Remington.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
62
Examples: Roman, Reuben, Rowan, Robin, Ruben, Ryan.
Ends in A
47
Examples: Raya, Rosa, Rebecca, Reeva, Reya, Rhea.
Ends in E
40
Examples: Reggie, Ronnie, Rome, Rafe, Ralphie, Robbie.
Ends in Y
27
Examples: Rory, Riley, Remy, Rudy, Rafferty, Renley.
Popular R Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count R names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
View list- Riley rank #48 - 4,441 births
- Ruby rank #64 - 3,554 births
- Rose rank #114 - 2,386 births
- Raelynn rank #116 - 2,326 births
- Rylee rank #137 - 2,118 births
Boy names
View list- Roman rank #42 - 6,162 births
- Rowan rank #59 - 5,212 births
- Robert rank #92 - 3,772 births
- Ryan rank #99 - 3,532 births
- River rank #111 - 3,139 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Rory, Roman, Reuben, Rowan, Reggie, Ronnie, Riley, Rupert.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Roman, Reuben, Reggie, Ronnie, Rupert, Ralph, Remy, Robin.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Rory, Rowan, Riley, River, Robin, Remi, Rome, Reign.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Rowan, River, Robin, Rio, Ronan, Rufus, Ren, Rosie.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Ruben, Raphael, Rayan, Rafael, Rayyan, Rohan, Rayaan, Rueben.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Rynlee, Raiden, Royce, Ryland, Ronin, Raylan, Rowen, Rayden.
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