Popular Boy Names with R
Boy Names to Compare Starting with R
Roman
Latin
Rank #42
Rowan
Irish
Rank #59
Ryan
Irish
Rank #99
Robert
Germanic
Rank #92
River
English
Ryder
English
Rhett
English
Ryker
English
Richard
English
Rafael
English
Rory
English
Remington
English
Ronan
English
Romeo
English
Reid
English
Rhys
English
Raymond
English
Ricardo
English
Rylan
English
Russell
English
Royal
English
Raiden
English
Reed
English
Royce
English
Reece
English
Raphael
English
Ronin
English
Ruben
English
Rowen
English
Rodrigo
English
Ridge
English
Rocco
English
Rome
English
Roberto
English
Roy
English
Rayan
English
Rio
English
Raul
English
Ronald
English
Roland
English
Raylan
English
Ryland
English
Rhodes
English
Rex
English
Riggs
English
Rayden
English
Roger
English
Ray
English
Rey
English
Reuben
English
Rohan
English
Rudy
English
Ramon
English
Ricky
English
Rocky
English
Ryatt
English
Rowdy
English
Boy Names Beginning with R
Compare 57 selected boy names beginning with R. Rank badges use 2025 United States birth data from the Social Security Administration. Names without a rank are not in that year’s published top 1,000; this does not measure rarity worldwide.
Popular R Names for Boys
Names in the 2025 United States top 100 include Roman, Rowan, Ryan. Compare the official ranking with your own preferences for sound, spelling and meaning.
Finding the Right R Name
When selecting a boy name starting with R, consider how it flows with your last name, its meaning and cultural significance, and whether it offers good nickname options. Open a name to see the facts recorded in our database and save it to your shortlist. Meanings and cultural associations can vary; check important details with a source familiar with the language.