2490 Baby Boy Names That Start With Letter R

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

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• Dec 8, 2023

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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
Ranjot	Boy	Light of lotus
Ranju	Unisex	Delightful; Pleasing
Rankin	Boy	A small shield
Ranko	Unisex	Early awakening; Morning joy
Ranlyn	Boy	English male name
Rann	Boy	House
Ranna	Unisex	Strong, noble, and victorious
Ranndy	Boy	A house wolf
Rannoch	Boy	Fern
Ranny	Unisex	Powerful; Queen

Ranon	Boy	He who is full of joy
Ransford	Boy	A raven's ford
Ransh	Boy	Lord Ram
Ransleigh	Boy	A raven's field
Ransley	Boy	A raven's meadow
Ransly	Boy	One who lives near the raven's field
Ransom	Boy	A son of a shield maker
Ransome	Boy	Son of Rand
Ranson	Boy	Son of Rand
Rantidev	Boy	Devotee Of Narayana; Follower of Lord Narayana; One who worships Lord Vishnu

Ranuga	Boy	He who journeys with gold
Ranulf	Boy	A shield of wolf
Ranulfus	Boy	A shield with the emblem of a wolf
Ranulph	Boy	Shield-wolf
Ranveer	Boy	A winner
Ranvijay	Boy	Triumphant or victorious
Ranvir	Boy	Brave or courageous; Mighty Warrior; One who fights bravely in battle
Rao	Boy	One who is auspicious
Raouf	Boy	A generous person
Raoul	Boy	Red wolf

Rapata	Boy	Bright fame
Rapere	Boy	A thick cord
Rapha	Unisex	Healer or God heals
Raphael	Boy	God heals
Raphe	Boy	Warrior in a powerful army
Raptor	Unisex	Bird of prey; Predator
Raqeeb	Boy	One who competes
Raqib	Boy	A watchman
Raqim	Boy	One who writes
Raquib	Boy	One who is the most watchful

Rarity	Unisex	A thing that is rare, especially one having particular value as a result
Rarna	Boy	Pleasing; Charming; One of the many names of Lord Rama; One of the many names of Lord Vishnu
Ras	Boy	Leader; Duke
Rasaan	Unisex	Rasaan - Wise, intelligent, and knowledgeable
Rasal	Boy	A Muslim male name
Rasaraj	Boy	One who loves to dance
Rasbihari	Boy	A name of Lord Krishna
Rasbir	Boy	Kingdom's warrior
Rasesh	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Krishna
Rashaad	Boy	One who gives advice; A thinker

Rashaan	Boy	One who thinks wisely
Rashad	Boy	To be on the right path; Good sense; Good guidance
Rashae	Boy	Combination of Ray and Shawn
Rashan	Boy	One who has a good sense of judgement; A variant of Rashn, the angel of justice in Pahlavi
Rashane	Boy	Combination of Ray and Shawn
Rashard	Boy	Powerful ruler; Brave ruler; A variant of Richard
Rashaud	Boy	A variant of Rashad, meaning counselor
Rashaude	Boy	One who is good at counseling
Rashaun	Boy	Little warrior
Rashawn	Boy	Combination of Ray and Shawn

Rashdah	Boy	One who is rightly guided
Rashed	Boy	Guided, righteous, intelligent
Rasheed	Boy	Thinker; Counselor; Having good judgment; Good sense and good guidance; Wise and Prudent
Rasheeduddin	Boy	One who is rightly guided by faith
Rasheeka	Boy	One who is royal
Rasheem	Boy	Righteous
Rasheid	Boy	One who is rightly advised
Rashesh	Boy	Another name of Lord Krishna
Rasheyd	Boy	The righteous
Rashid	Boy	Rightfully guided

Rashidi	Boy	A wise man
Rashiduddin	Boy	One who is wisely guided by faith
Rashied	Boy	One who is on the right path
Rashik	Boy	Intelligent; Witty
Rashin	Unisex	Bright; Ray of light; Enlightenment
Rashod	Boy	One who has good guidance
Rashoda	Boy	One who has good judgement
Rashodd	Boy	Place belonging to the fifth son
Rashpal	Boy	Indian male name
Rashtin	Boy	He who is truthful

Rashv	Boy	A sign of Love
Rasik	Boy	Full of Passion; Tasteful; Elegant; Appreciative; A Connoisseur
Rasikh	Boy	One who is stable
Rasil	Boy	Messenger; Godsent
Rasim	Boy	An architect
Rasin	Boy	One who is calm
Rasiq	Boy	Elegant man
Rasjeevan	Boy	Defender of God
Rasma	Unisex	Dew
Rasmaru	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Krishna

Rasmus	Boy	He who is beloved
Rasool	Boy	A messenger
Rasoolbux	Boy	He who delivers the message
Rasputin	Boy	A mystic
Rasraj	Boy	King of liquid
Rasta	Unisex	Saved; Rescued
Rastus	Boy	Loving; To love; Beloved; Desired
Rasul	Boy	A prophet
Rasvan	Boy	Variant of Razvan, means bringer of good news
Ratan	Boy	A jewel; Precious stone; Gem; Priceless; Invaluable

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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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