289 Baby Boy Names That Mean Red

After holding your precious prince in your arms, you could be on a quest for a name as valuable and unique as he is. If red is among your favorite colors and you are interested in names revolving around it, these baby boy names meaning red will certainly captivate you. Selecting a name is a crucial decision that parents make for their children, and a given name remains unchanged throughout their lives. Therefore, ensure that you're choosing a meaningful and perfect name for your baby boy.

Names that mean 'red' could offer several connotations and virtues associated with this color, including warmth, fire, energy, passion, and vitality. Giving such a name to your little man would also remind him of his abilities and potential to have strength in every pursuit and challenge he takes on in life.

Most red-inspired names also are deeply rooted in various cultures and languages, reflecting the versatility and diverse nature of these names. For instance, Ahmar is an Arabic name corresponding to the color red. Some of these names are associated with physical attributes, such as red hair, crimson birth spots, and reddish complexion. For instance, Bayard is an Old French name that means 'bay-colored' or 'reddish-brown hair color.' So, if your family has a red-haired trait or your baby is born with reddish-brown hair, this name would be an appropriate fit. There are also names inspired by nature or refer to the reddish elements of nature. For instance, Radcliff is an English given name and surname inspired by a geographical location of a red cliff, and Balaark is of Indian origin, referring to the rising sun, which paints the sky in mesmerizing crimson red color.

We've provided an extensive list of boy names with meanings and associations with the color red to help you in this endeavor of name-hunting for your cherished little one. Browse this vast list, and you'll discover names from many cultures, languages, and meanings. Keep reading!

Name		Gender	Meaning
Reyd		Boy	A red man who comes from the reeds
Rhue		Unisex	Red-haired; Red river
Rhydderch		Boy	One who is of the reddish brown colour
Rhydian		Boy	The crimson, reddish colour
Ridpath		Boy	A person who lives next to the red path
Ried		Boy	A red haired man who lives in the cleared land
Riehard		Boy	A strong, hard, red-haired man
Ro		Boy	A red haired baby Boy
Roane		Boy	A red Boy with ginger hair
Roden		Boy	He who is from the red valley
Roe		Boy	He who has red hair
Roewyn		Boy	A red-haired Boy
Roey		Boy	A reddish person
Rogan		Boy	A reddish-haired man
Rogen		Unisex	Descendant of the red-haired one
Rohit		Boy	Red; The first rays of the sun; Bright and Brilliant; Charming
Rohitashwa		Boy	The first red lights of the sun when it rises in the morning
Rohith		Boy	Red as the first rays of the Sun
Roone		Unisex	Red-haired
Rooney		Boy	A Boy with red, ginger hair
Rorey		Boy	Red king
Rori		Boy	He who is a red king
Rorie		Unisex	Red-haired; Warrior
Rorik		Boy	A man who is red
Rorimac		Boy	A red king of people
Rory		Boy	Red king
Rossi		Unisex	Red-haired; Red
Rossiter		Boy	A red man
Roth		Unisex	Red-haired; Red beard
Rothwell		Boy	A man who lives near a red spring
Rousel		Boy	Little red one
Rousseau		Boy	A man with red hair
Row		Boy	A man of red, ginger hair
Rowan		Boy	Red-haired; Little redhead; River in Paradise
Rowe		Boy	A red-haired individual
Rowen		Unisex	Little red one; Red-haired one
Rowin		Unisex	Little redhead; Descendant of the red-head
Rownan		Unisex	Little redhead; Descendant of the little red one
Rowyn		Boy	One whose hair is the colour red
Rowynn		Boy	One of ruby red hair
Roxas		Boy	One of red hair or complexion
Roy		Boy	King; Red
Royan		Boy	One whose hair is red
Ruadh		Unisex	Red; Red hair
Ruadhan		Boy	Red-haired; Ruddy
Ruaidhri		Boy	The Red King of the Irish people
Ruan		Boy	Sandalwood; Red; Ascending; Tall
Ruarai		Boy	A royal ruler with red hair
Ruari		Unisex	An Irish red-haired ruler
Ruaridh		Boy	A ruler with red hair
Ruathy		Boy	A woman of red hair who is a ruler of people
Rudyard		Boy	He who has a red yard
Ruff		Boy	A french red-haired man
Ruffin		Boy	A man with red hair and skin
Rufin		Boy	A Boy of reddish, ginger hair
Rufino		Boy	A man who has red hair
Rufus		Boy	Red haired; Tawny
Rumen		Boy	A boy whose cheeks are ruddy and red
Rumia		Unisex	Ruddy; Red-cheeked
Rus		Boy	One who has red hair
Russ		Boy	A short red one
Russel		Boy	Little red one
Russell		Boy	Red haired
Russo		Boy	Traditional Sicilian surname; A red one
Rusti		Unisex	A variation of Rusty; A person with a redhead
Rustin		Unisex	Red-head; Red-haired
Rusty		Boy	He who has a red head
Rutledge		Boy	One who comes from the red pool
Rysc		Boy	Red-haired; Ruddy-skinned; A variation of Rush
Salvino		Boy	He who saves the men; A defender and redeemer
Sarikh		Boy	The one who redresses grievances
Scarlette		Unisex	The color scarlet; Bright red; A variation of Scarlett
Sequoia		Unisex	Of the giant red wood tree
Sienna		Unisex	Reddish brown clay; Border; Wicker work
Sorel		Unisex	Reddish brown hair
Sorrel		Unisex	reddish-brown color
Sorrell		Boy	A man with reddish-brown hair
Suhaib		Boy	A boy with red hair and complexion
Suhayb		Boy	Of reddish hair or complexion
Syrah		Unisex	Red wine grape
Taos		Boy	Place of red willows
Tihami		Boy	One who belongs to the eastern shore of the Red Sea
Torthred		Boy	The red haired baker or tart
Trory		Boy	A red skinned person, dark skinned
Voss		Unisex	Fox; A person with red hair
Yerrappa		Boy	Red man
Yigal		Boy	He will redeem
Zuko		Unisex	Fire, honor, redemption
Zurab		Boy	Illustrious; Shining; Red water; Georgian form of Sohrab

Infographic: Charismatic Baby Boy Names Meaning Red

Red can be perceived as more than a color when used as a name’s meaning. It can denote any particular characteristic of the baby or his hair color. It can also denote fire, passionate emotions, or be inspired by any object that is red in color. So, if you’re looking for some unique names for your son, refer to our list of baby boy names meaning ‘red’ in the infographic below.

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