Baby Names
Baby Boy Names Starting with R
Boy names with meanings & origins
Looking for a baby boy name that begins with R? Here are boy names starting with R, from timeless classics to fresh, modern picks. The most loved right now are Rais (chief), Ravi (the sun) and Reyansh (a ray of light (modern popular sense)).
Most come from Sanskrit, Arabic and Punjabi roots. You will find Hindu, Christian, Muslim and Sikh names here.
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- RaahimMercifulB
- RaajKingdom, rule, sovereigntyB
- RaananFresh, flourishingB
- RabtenSteadfast, firmB
- RachitCreatedB
- RadinGenerousB
- RadleyRed meadowB
- RafaelGod healedB
- RafayExalterB
- RafiExaltedB
- RafiqA kind friendB
- RaghavLord RamaB
- RaghibDesirous, willingB
- RaghunandanJoy of the Raghu clan (raghu + nandana)B
- RaghuveerHero of Raghu clanB
- RaheemMerciful and compassionateB
- RahilGuideB
- RahimMercifulB
- RahmanThe most compassionateB
- RahulEfficientB
- RahulaA fetter, a bond (Pali rāhula)B
- RaidenThunder and lightningB
- RaihanScent of heavenB
- RaimundoWise protectorB
- RaisChiefB
- RajKingB
- Rajan राजनKingB
- RajanipatiLord of the nightB
- RajarajaKing of kingsB
- RajatSilverB
- RajbirBrave kingB
- RajdipLamp of the kingdomB
- RajendraKing of kingsB
- RajeshKing of kingsB
- RajinderKing of kingsB
- RajivBlue lotusB
- RajkumarPrinceB
- RajpalProtector of the kingdomB
- RajvanshiOf royal lineageB
- RajveerRoyal warriorB
- RajvirGod's gloryB
- RajwinderLord of kingsB
- RakeshLord of the full-moon nightB
- Ram रामLord RamaB
- RamabhadraAuspicious RamaB
- RamachandraMoon-like RamaB
- RamanBelovedB
- Ramanna रमन्नाOne who is absorbed, lost in someone with love (from ramnā, to be absorbed / delight in)B
- RamanujaYounger brother of Rama (rāma + anuja)B
- RamdasServant of Lord RamaB
- RamdootMessenger of RamaB
- RameezSymbolB
- RameshLord of Ramā (Lakshmi)B
- RamiroWise judgeB
- RamneekPleasant, beautifulB
- RamraoRam's raoB
- RamsayWild garlic islandB
- RanadeepLamp of the battlefieldB
- RananjayVictorious in battleB
- RanbirA brave warriorB
- RandipLamp of battle (ran = battle + dip = lamp)B
- RangitVictorious in battleB
- RanjitBattle victoryB
- RanjotLight of battle (ran = battle + jot = divine light)B
- RanpalProtected by battle (ran = battle + pal = protector)B
- RanrajKing of battle (ran = battle + raj = king)B
- RanveerHero of the battleB
- Ranvijay रणविजयEver victorious in every challengeB
- RaoulWolf counselorB
- RaphaelGod has healedB
- RashidRightly guidedB
- RatanJewelB
- RatipatiLord of love and delight (rati + pati)B
- RaufCompassionateB
- RaviThe sunB
- RavinThe sunB
- RavinderGod's gloryB
- RavjotLight of the sunB
- RayaanGate of heaven for the fastingB
- RayanLuxuriantB
- RazaContentmentB
- RazeenComposedB
- RedmondWise protectorB
- ReginaldWise rulerB
- RehanSweet basilB
- RehmanMercifulB
- ReidRed hairedB
- RemigiusOarsmanB
- RenLotus / Eternal love and purityB
- RenjiLotus secondB
- RenjieOutstanding talentB
- RenukeyaBorn of Renuka (patronymic)B
- RenzoThird sonB
- ReoWise and nobleB
- ReubenBehold, a sonB
- ReuelFriend of GodB
- RevantRadiant and spirited (Revanta, the Sun's horseman)B
- ReyaanLittle kingB
- Reyansh रेयांशA ray of light (modern popular sense)B
- RezaContentmentB
- RhodesWhere roses growB
- RhysArdent / Fiery enthusiasmB
- RiaanLittle kingB
- RianLittle kingB
- RiazMeadowsB
- RiddhishLord of prosperityB
- RidditOne who is prosperousB
- RiderHorsemanB
- Ridhaan रिधानSeekerB
- RigzinKnowledge holderB
- RijulStraightforward, honest and truthfulB
- RikA hymn of the RigvedaB
- RikuLandB
- RinaldoWise rulerB
- RinzinHolder of knowledgeB
- RiordanRoyal poetB
- RishabhSuperior, noble bullB
- RishiSageB
- RishikA sageB
- RishitThe bestB
- RiteshTruth lordB
- RitishLord of seasons and truthB
- RitsuSteadfastB
- RitvikA priestB
- RitwikA Vedic priest who performs the sacred ritualsB
- RiverFlowing waterB
- Riyansh रियांशA ray of lightB
- RizwanSatisfactionB
- Ro-unGraceful fortuneB
- RobinBright fameB
- RoccoRestB
- RoderickFamous rulerB
- RogaharaRemover of diseaseB
- RogerFamous spearB
- Rohaan रोहानSpiritualB
- Rohan रोहनAscendingB
- RohineyaBorn of Rohini (patronymic)B
- RohitFirst rayB
- RolandFamous landB
- RomanCitizen of RomeB
- RomoloCitizen of RomeB
- RonakCharmB
- RonaldRuler's counselorB
- RonanLittle sealB
- RonenSong of joyB
- RonitJoyB
- RoomiFrom RomeB
- RoshanBrightB
- RossHeadlandB
- RostamLegendary warriorB
- RowanLittle red oneB
- RoyKingB
- RuairiRed kingB
- RuaridhFamous kingB
- Rudra रुद्रA fierce form of Lord ShivaB
- Rudransh रुद्रांशPart of Lord ShivaB
- Rudrapratap रुद्रप्रतापThe glory and might of Lord ShivaB
- RudravatarIncarnation of ShivaB
- RufinusRed-hairedB
- RuhaanSpiritual, kind-hearted / of the soulB
- RuiAuspiciousB
- RumyRefinedB
- RupertBright renownB
- RupeshLord of beautyB
- RushilCharmingB
- RutvikPriestB
- RyanLittle kingB
- RylandLand where rye growsB
- RyotaRefreshing greatnessB
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular baby boy names starting with R?
The most loved boy names starting with R on TotsName are Rais (chief), Ravi (the sun), Reyansh (a ray of light (modern popular sense)), Roomi (from rome) and Rafiq (a kind friend).
Which short boy names start with R?
Short and sweet boy names starting with R include Rais (chief), Ravi (the sun), Riaz (meadows), Reid (red haired), Ryan (little king) and Raj (king).
What are unique boy names starting with R?
For something less common, try Rishi (sage), Rahim (merciful), Riaan (little king), Roger (famous spear) and Roshan (bright).
Where do boy names starting with R come from?
Most come from Sanskrit, Arabic and Punjabi roots. Open any name to see its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
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