Boy Names Starting With R

Child or offspring; meaning depends on kanji used

Japanese name with meanings varying by kanji; commonly associated with 'land' or ordinal numbers.

Courageous, valiant, lively

A variant spelling of Riley, derived from Old English meaning 'rye clearing' or sometimes 'courageous'.

Italian form of the Germanic name Reginald, meaning 'ruler's advisor' or 'counsel ruler'. Known from Renaissance literature and opera.

Japanese word meaning 'apple'; famously used as a nickname and stage name.

Royal poet, from Irish 'ri' (king) and 'bardan' (poet).

English surname meaning 'from the clearing with strips of land.'

Means 'bull' in Sanskrit; also refers to Taurus, the first zodiacal sign in Hindu astrology, symbolizing strength and prosperity.

Best; supreme; the highest or most excellent

A bull or ox in Sanskrit. Also the first note in Indian classical music terminology.

Wise sage; derived from Rishi meaning enlightened sage in Hindu philosophy

Derived from Sanskrit 'Rishi' (sage or seer) and 'Kesh' (hair). Associated with spiritual wisdom and the sacred pilgrimage city in India.

Sage or seer; represents wisdom and spiritual knowledge.

Sage or wise one; a spiritual seeker in Hindu philosophy.

Hebrew name meaning 'first,' symbolizing precedence and primacy.

Lord of truth or righteousness; a name derived from Sanskrit meaning 'master of truth.'

Sanskrit name meaning 'one who has traversed the world' or a Vedic priest.

Law, discipline, and principle

Knight. A German word historically referring to a warrior or nobleman of rank.

One who performs rituals or a ritual priest; connected to Vedic ceremonial practices.

Possibly derived from Germanic roots, meaning 'rivalry' or 'river warrior.' Associated with strength and leadership.

Flowing body of water, stream

Flowing; associated with water and movement

Gardens or meadows; plural form of riad.

Modern Indian name with Sanskrit influences, possibly relating to silver or brightness.

Wealth-bearing; embodiment of prosperity

Arabic name meaning gardens or meadows, symbolizing nature and fertility.

Grace or elegance; Arabic origin name associated with refinement.

Pleasure or satisfaction. Arabic name denoting contentment.

From Old Norse elements meaning 'fame' and 'ruler.' Symbolizes renown and leadership.

Red king, from Irish Ruairc or Norse elements relating to famous spear.

Bright fame, from Germanic roots meaning famous and shining

Bright fame; famous warrior

Bright fame. Signifies one who is renowned and shines with renown.

From Germanic roots meaning bright fame, combining elements for brightness and renown.

A surname used as a first name, derived from Robert meaning 'bright fame' from Germanic roots.

Son of Robert. Traditional surname used as a given name.

Bright fame; a nickname or variant of Robert derived from Germanic roots.

Bright fame; derived from Robert or as a diminutive of Robin.

Son of Robert; from Germanic 'Robert' meaning bright fame

Bright fame; from Robert meaning shining with brilliance

Rest, repose, battle cry

Related to Saint Roch, possibly derived from Germanic/Latin roots meaning rock.

From an English place name referring to a ford near rocks.

English surname meaning 'rocky stream' or 'rocky well', used as a given name.

Modern variation of Roderick, meaning 'famous power' or 'renowned ruler.'

Famous power; variant of Rodney, meaning renowned warrior.

Means famous power or renowned ruler.

Diminutive of Rodney, meaning 'from Hroda's island' in Old English.

Famous power; renowned ruler.

A famous ruler and renowned powerful leader, combining ideas of fame and authority.

Famous ruler; renowned power

Variant of Robert, meaning bright fame.

Famous power. Variant of Roderick from Germanic roots meaning renowned and strong.

Famous spear; renowned warrior.

One who makes rods; occupational surname as first name

From Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'wolf.' Symbolizes renowned strength and leadership.

Famous wolf; combines renown and strength, symbolizing nobility and power.

Famous ruler or renowned power; combination of Germanic elements meaning fame and power.

Famous ruler, renowned power

Son of Rodrigo; famous power.

Son of Rodrigo; Spanish surname meaning 'famous ruler'

Famous ruler; one renowned for power and leadership.

Means 'famous ruler' from Germanic roots denoting leadership and prominence.

Son of Rodrigo

Famous ruler; derived from Germanic elements meaning renown and ruler.

Irish name meaning 'red-haired' or 'descendant of Roegan,' relating to hair color.

Famous spear. Symbolizes a renowned warrior and distinguished leader.

Variant of Roderick, meaning 'famous ruler' or 'famous power' in Germanic languages.

Famous spear or renowned power. A Portuguese/Spanish variant of Roger with Germanic roots.

Compassion, pity, or mercy. Represents kindness and empathy.

Ascending, growing, red-haired

One who rises or ascends; derived from Sanskrit meaning 'to rise' or 'ascending'.

Red, bright, or shining. Represents radiance and brilliance.

Sanskrit/Indian name, possibly meaning 'to flow' or related to 'roha' (ascent). Associated with movement and progress.

King

Famous with a spear; renowned warrior.

From Germanic 'hrod' (fame) and 'land' (land), meaning 'famous land.' Variant of Roland.

Spanish variant of Roland, meaning famous land or renowned warrior

From Old Norse elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'wolf,' meaning famous wolf or renowned warrior.

Famous wolf. From Germanic roots meaning fame and wolf.

Variant of Roland or Rollo, means famous power or renowned ruler in Germanic tradition.

Famous land or renowned ruler. Derived from Germanic elements suggesting renown and authority.

Nickname for Roland, derived from Germanic roots meaning 'famous land'.

From Rollo's land; an English surname used as a given name.

Famous ruler; associated with Nordic heritage and warrior strength.

Famous ruler; a diminutive form of Roland.

Famous wolf or counsel wolf; Germanic name suggesting strength and wisdom.