2490 Baby Boy Names That Start With Letter R

Rugged or rhapsodic, have your pick from these rad names.

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The power and value of a name have been immortalized in poetry, prose, and religious ceremony. But did you know that the first letter of a name can influence a person’s character? Yes, you read that right. The initial brings with itself characteristic traits that can impact the bearer significantly. Below we’ll tell you the hidden meaning of the letter R.
The letter R in alphabet represents wisdom, tolerance, and humanity. These people have a great strength of character as well as idealism, intuition, and compassion. They even have a great deal of warmth and affection for their friends and family.
The vibration of nine, the number associated with R, is of healer and educator. These people are benevolent, charitable, and have a sympathetic understanding of underprivileged people. So your child will work hard for the betterment of the society as a whole, not just himself.
On the downside, R boys are very short tempered. So you may have a tough time dealing with your boy’s tantrum. They even tend to become stressed and tensed while solving other’ problems.
Now it’s time to check out the names. Whether you’re a lover of Latin names such as Rafael or prefer traditional British names such as Richard, you’ll find them all in MomJunction's list below.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Rahina	Unisex	Gazing; Looking at
Rahini	Unisex	Graceful, radiant, creative
Rahm	Boy	High Lofty; Exalted; Supreme; Lord Ram
Rahman	Boy	He who is merciful
Rahmat	Boy	Clemency; Mercy
Rahmath	Boy	Blessing; Mercy
Rahmatullah	Boy	One who is in God's mercy
Rahn	Boy	A song of joy
Rahoul	Boy	Wolf counsel
Rahsaan	Boy	He who is compassionate

Rahshone	Boy	English male name
Rahu	Boy	A severed head of an asura
Rahual	Boy	He who is efficient and capable
Rahul	Boy	Conqueror of all miseries
Rahul ranjan	Boy	He who adds pleasure to everyone's life
Rahyl	Boy	One who is efficient
Rai	Boy	Lightning; Protecting hands
Raiah	Unisex	Heavens, divine, caretaker
Raian	Unisex	Strength; Mighty; Leader; Prince
Raibhya	Boy	A sage

Raichel	Unisex	Ewe; Lamb
Raid	Boy	A leader
Raiden	Boy	Lightning; God's spirit
Raider	Unisex	One who raids or attacks, typically in search of valuables
Raidon	Boy	God of thunder
Raielle	Unisex	Harmony; More attractive
Raif	Boy	Wolf, guardian, protective
Raifa	Unisex	Soothing and graceful
Raife	Unisex	Philosopher, thoughtful, charismatic
Raihaan	Boy	The smell of sweet basil

Raihan	Boy	He who smells like sweet basil
Raijin	Boy	A spirit of thunder
Raik	Boy	Advice
Raika	Unisex	Bright, radiant, unique
Railey	Unisex	Rye clearing
Railyn	Unisex	Ewe
Railynn	Unisex	Unique; Modern; Feminine
Raimi	Boy	A compassionate person
Raimo	Boy	Protector of advice
Raimon	Boy	One who gives protective advice

Raimond	Boy	One who guards wisely
Raimondo	Boy	A mighty protector
Raimonds	Boy	A form of Raymond, meaning one who guards wisely
Raimund	Boy	A wise protector
Raimundo	Boy	A smart guide
Raimy	Unisex	Caring; Protecting
Rain	Unisex	Abundant blessing from above; Ruler; Advice; Queen
Rainar	Boy	Mighty; Counsel; Advice; Happy; A variant of the name Raina
Rainart	Boy	A strong judgement
Rainault	Boy	A ruler's advisor

Raine	Boy	Queen; Advice; Helpful friend
Rainee	Unisex	Queen; Ruler
Rainen	Boy	A joyous singer
Rainer	Boy	Deciding warrior
Raines	Boy	A mighty army
Rainger	Boy	A gamekeeper
Rainhard	Boy	One who has a strong judgement
Rainhardt	Boy	Mighty and brave warrior
Rainhold	Boy	A smart protector
Raini	Boy	The creator

Rainier	Boy	Counsel; Advice; Army; Warrior
Rainor	Boy	Powerful Army; Strong Counselor
Rainsey	Boy	Rays of the sun
Raiq	Boy	A serene and pure person
Raiqa	Unisex	Radiant, beautiful, unique
Raiquen	Boy	Another name for a night bird
Rais	Boy	Chief; Leader
Raisha	Unisex	Leader; Chief
Raishar	Boy	A good judgement
Raistlin	Unisex	Mysterious and powerful

Raisuddin	Boy	Leader of a religion
Raisul	Boy	The first one
Raith	Boy	Small fortress
Raitis	Boy	A sober man
Raivat	Boy	A son of Revat
Raivata	Boy	A Manu
Raivath	Boy	A wealthy man
Raiyah	Unisex	Variant spelling of Rayah; Comfort
Raiyan	Unisex	s gates of paradise or royalty
Raiyana	Unisex	Exotic and graceful

Raizen	Unisex	Powerful, mighty, leader
Raizo	Unisex	Strong, intelligent, and mysterious
Raj	Boy	King; Prince; Ruler; Monarch
Raj kiran	Boy	King of sun rays
Raj kumar	Boy	A prince
Raj mohan	Boy	A beautiful king
Raja	Boy	King; Prince; Ruler; Monarch
Rajaalkarim	Boy	Hope of the kind
Rajab	Boy	Seventh month of the islamic calendar
Rajag	Boy	Malay title for a ruler

Rajagopal	Boy	A name of Lord Vishnu
Rajah	Boy	A prince
Rajai	Boy	Kingly, royal, supreme
Rajaji	Boy	A king
Rajak	Boy	Illuminating; Brilliant; Radiant Prince; Bright
Rajaka	Boy	Radiant Prince; Bright Prince; Brilliant
Rajal	Boy	Illuminating; Brilliant; Radiant; Bright
Rajan	Boy	King; Prince; Ruler; Monarch
Rajana	Unisex	Radiant; Noble; Strong
Rajandeep	Boy	A friend of the princess

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a unique baby boy name starting with the letter R?

Romilly, Rooney, and Ripley stand out as less common gender-neutral names beginning with R. In contrast, the Scandinavian name Ragnar and others like Ronin, Rylan, and Reuben may offer distinctive choices that stand out among more familiar names.

2. What is the Rashi of people whose name starts with R?

Tula or Libra Rashi people often bear names starting with R. This may be associated with their ruling planet and astrological numbers, according to which the names are often assigned in astrology.

3. Which God’s name starts with ‘R’?

In Hindu mythology, a God’s name that starts with R is Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu and the central figure of the epic Ramayana. Additionally, in Greek mythology, Rhea is believed to be the Goddess of motherhood and fertility.

4. Are there any famous or notable people with names that start with the letter R?

Several celebrities bear unique names starting with R. American actress Lucy Liu named her son Rockwell while her Charlie’s Angels counterpart Cameron Diaz named her daughter Raddix. Celebrity couple Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale also chose an R-name Rafael and Roco for their sons.

Infographic: Ravishing Baby Boy Names With The Letter R

With so many options, choosing the perfect name for your little bundle of joy can be overwhelming. That's why we put together this infographic to help you explore some of the most popular and unique boy names that begin with the letter R. From classic choices to modern picks, this infographic will inspire you in your search for the perfect name.

rocking baby names starting with r (infographic)

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