Boy Names That Start with R

The letter “R” rolls off the tongue with a robust resonance, perfect for parents in search of a name that rings with strength and reliability.

Boy names that start with “R” offer a wide range of choices, from the regal Richard and Robert to the more recent River and Ryder. 

We’ll roam through the rich list of “R” names for boys. Discover the roots and meanings behind these names.

Boy Names That Start with R

Russell Meaning: Red-haired; fox-like Origin: French

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Rowan Meaning: Little redhead Origin: Irish/English

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Royce Meaning: Son of the king Origin: English

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Ronin Meaning: Masterless samurai Origin: Japanese

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Ronaldo Meaning: Rules with counsel Origin: Portuguese

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Rooney Meaning: Descendant of the champion Origin: Irish

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Rook Meaning: Chess piece/bird Origin: English

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Ross Meaning: Promontory, headland Origin: Scottish

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Rustin Meaning: Red-haired; fox-like Origin: French

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Rainier Meaning: Deciding warrior Origin: Germanic

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Rand Meaning: Edge of shield Origin: English

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Ransom Meaning: Son of the shield Origin: English

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Rawson Meaning: Son of the nobleman Origin: English

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Rayden Meaning: Counselor, protector Origin: English

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Rayner Meaning: Deciding warrior Origin: Germanic

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Raynor Meaning: Deciding warrior Origin: Germanic

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Reeves Meaning: Steward; bailiff Origin: English

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Reg Meaning: Ruler’s advisor Origin: Germanic

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Reggie Meaning: Ruler’s advisor Origin: Germanic

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Reiner Meaning: Counselor; warrior Origin: Germanic

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Renzo Meaning: Third son; laurel Origin: Italian

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Reynard Meaning: Strong counselor Origin: English

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Rice Meaning: Rich; powerful ruler Origin: Welsh

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Ripley Meaning: Shouting man's meadow Origin: English

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Roald Meaning: Famous ruler Origin: Scandinavian

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Romeo Meaning: Pilgrim to Rome Origin: Italian

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Ronal Meaning: Ruler’s advisor Origin: Germanic

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Roslyn Meaning: Little red head Origin: Scottish

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Russ Meaning: Short for Russell Origin: English

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Rusty Meaning: Red-haired; fox-like Origin: English

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Rutger Meaning: Famous spear Origin: Scandinavian

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Ruy Meaning: Renowned power Origin: Spanish

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Ryne Meaning: Rye island Origin: Scandinavian

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Raiden Meaning: Thunder and lightning Origin: Japanese

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Rain Meaning: Abundant blessings from above Origin: English

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Raylan Meaning: From the rye land Origin: American

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Redding Meaning: Son of the red-haired Origin: English

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