3939 Regal Baby Names That Start With R

Radiant and royal, discover a name starting with R that reflects your baby’s persona.

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Baby names that start with R have long held their unique place across different cultures and languages. In the English alphabet, R is ranked the eighth most common letter (1). The letter R comes from the Semitic sign ‘resh,’ meaning ‘head,’ which was later renamed ‘rho’ by the Greeks. R is pronounced ‘er’ in Latin and French, ‘ar’ in English, and ‘oar,’ ‘ore,’ or ‘orr’ in Hiberno-English. Over time, these adaptations and developments have significantly impacted how names starting with R are written and pronounced across the world. For instance, Reine is the Latin form of the English name Raine, meaning ‘queen,’ while Royal comes from the Latin Regalis, meaning ‘king.’

Despite these changes, the value of names starting with the letter R remains consistent. Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses the Great, US President Ronald Reagan, children’s book author Roald Dahl, American civil rights activist Rosa Parks, and Swiss tennis player Roger Federer are a few noteworthy people whose name starts with the letter R. The letter’s appeal in a wide array of languages increases the number of choices available with this name.

In the past two decades, names starting with R have dominated the top names list on the US popularity charts (2) (3). A few examples include Robert meaning ‘bright fame’ in German, Ryan meaning ‘little king’ in Irish, Riley meaning ‘rye clearing’ in Old English, Richard meaning ‘brave ruler’ in Old German, Rebecca meaning ‘join’ in Semitic, Rachel meaning ‘ewe’ in Hebrew, Ruby meaning ‘red’ in Latin, and Reagan meaning ‘king’ in Old Irish. Delve deep into the following list of names starting with the letter R and come up with a beautiful name for your lovely little bundle of joy. Pick a name that is compatible with your lingual or cultural background, and it will also be timeless as the baby grows older.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Ruby	Girl	A precious red jewel
Robert	Boy	Bright famous one; Bright fame
Rylee	Girl	Rye clearing
Raelynn	Girl	Ewe; Beam of light
Rowan	Boy	Red-haired; Little redhead; River in Paradise
Ryder	Boy	Mounted warrior; Knight
Rose	Girl	Rose; Flower
Reese	Girl	Enthusiasm; Ardor
Rhett	Boy	Advice; Counsel
Ryker	Boy	Rich; Wealthy; Ruler

Rosalie	Girl	Rose
Ruth	Girl	Friend; Companion
Richard	Boy	Brave ruler
Remington	Boy	Settlement by the boundary stream
Rafael	Boy	God has healed
Rachel	Girl	Ewe; Innocent lamb
Riley	Boy	Courageous; Valiant
Ronan	Boy	Little seal; A pledge; An oath
Raegan	Girl	Nobility; Impulsive; Little king
Rory	Boy	Red king

Reid	Boy	Red-haired
Rebecca	Girl	To tie; To bind
Raymond	Boy	Counseling protector
Rylan	Boy	A meadow on an island; Little king
Ricardo	Boy	Powerful ruler
Romeo	Boy	From Rome; Pilgrim to Rome
Russell	Boy	Red haired
Rosemary	Girl	Rose; Dew of the sea
Raelyn	Girl	Lamb; Embrace
Raiden	Boy	Lightning; God's spirit

Rylie	Girl	Courageous; Rye clearing
Royce	Boy	Rose; Ruddy; Of renowned king
Rhys	Boy	Fierce warrior
Reed	Boy	Red
Regina	Girl	Queen
Ronin	Boy	Little seal; Wanderer; Drifter
Ruben	Boy	Behold a son
Rosie	Girl	Beautiful rose; A variant of Rós Ailínn
Rocco	Boy	One who rests
Roberto	Boy	Bright famous one; Bright fame; A variant of Robert

Renata	Girl	Born again; Rebirth
Raphael	Boy	God heals
Roy	Boy	King; Red
Ridge	Boy	One who comes from the hill; From the ridge
Ronald	Boy	Ruler's counselor; Ruler of decision; Judgment power
Ryland	Boy	Land of rye
Rodrigo	Boy	Famous ruler
Reyna	Girl	Counsel; Queen
Reece	Boy	Enthusiasm
Raul	Boy	Wolf counsel; Strong defender

Reina	Girl	Queen
Rhea	Girl	Flowing stream
Raylan	Boy	Counselor; Mighty; Advisor
Rosalia	Girl	Rose
Rosa	Girl	Rose; Dew
Rayan	Boy	Wise; Thinker
Roland	Boy	Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land
Romina	Girl	Citizen of Rome; From the land of the Christians
Roger	Boy	Famous warrior; Famous spear
Rex	Boy	King

Rayden	Boy	Wise; Counsel
Remi	Boy	Oarsman; Rower
Rayna	Girl	Counsel; Queen
Roselyn	Girl	Lovely rose; Pretty rose by the lake; Gentle horse
Rey	Boy	King
Rivka	Girl	Join; Tie; Snare
Ramon	Boy	Famous protector
Ricky	Boy	A tough, strong, hard ruler
Riggs	Boy	Son of a man who lives near the ridge
Ramona	Girl	Wise protector

Rohan	Boy	An ascending, rising person
Rudy	Boy	Famous wolf
Rosalee	Girl	She who lives in a rose garden
Rebekah	Girl	To tie
Ray	Boy	Wise; Beam of light
Rosalyn	Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse; Famous and mild
Ryann	Girl	Little queen
Rocky	Boy	Rest
Reuben	Boy	Behold a son
Raina	Girl	Queen; Night; Pure

Robin	Boy	Bright famous one; Bright fame; A variant of Robert
Raquel	Girl	The innocent ewe; Lamb
Randy	Boy	Strong defender
Rene	Boy	Reborn
Rodney	Boy	Roda's island; Island near the clearing
Ronnie	Boy	Ruler; Advice; Decision; Bringer of victory
Rogelio	Boy	Famous spearman
Rosalina	Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Reginald	Boy	Advice and rule
Ramiro	Boy	Great judge

Rhodes	Boy	A clearing in the woods
Rian	Boy	A King; Little king
Ruthie	Girl	Friend; Companion
Raylee	Girl	One who looks like and acts like a Princess
Rowdy	Boy	A noisy and mischievous person
Ralph	Boy	Wolf counsel
Rilynn	Girl	A brave heart of a woman
Rhiannon	Girl	Great queen; Great goddess
Riaan	Boy	A young King
Reya	Girl	Singer

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Baby names starting with the letter R are rich in variety and meaning. From Rachel and Ramses to Raine and Ruby, these names have long-standing historical significance and a contemporary appeal. These names often convey strength, beauty, and resilience. Whether you are looking for a rustic name or a modern rendition, R names do not disappoint. They bring a wide range of options for you to choose from. So, explore our list to find your radiant little ruler a meaningful name with an everlasting appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it more positive to use the R letter name as a first or middle name?

Names that start with R can be used both as a given name and a middle name without changing their meanings or positivity. You may decide whether to use the name as a first or middle name based on how the name flows and matches the surname.

2. What girl names start with R and mean 'queen?'

Several R-letter girl names of different origins mean 'queen.' These include Rani in Sanskrit, Raeanna in English, Regina in Latin, Rhiannon in Welsh, and Reine in French.

References

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English Letter Frequency (based on a sample of 40
000 words).
Popular names of the period 2000s.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/decades/names2000s.html
Popular names of the period 2010s.
https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/decades/names2010s.html

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