Christian Names Starting with “R”
Authentic Christian baby names beginning with R — with meanings, origins and lucky numbers. Choose from 536 christian names starting with this letter, or explore another letter below.
Rab
BoyExalted, Great One
Rabbi
BoyMy teacher
Rachel
GirlEwe's fold
Rachele
GirlJacob's wife
Rachelia
GirlJacob's wife
Racheline
GirlJacob's wife
Rachelle
GirlEwe kid
Rachmiel
BoyGod's mercy
Radcliffe
BoyWise counsel
Raddie
UnisexRejoicing, cheerful
Raddy
UnisexLittle Radiant One
Radegonda
GirlPowerful in battle, wise protector
Radegunda
GirlAdvice, counsel, rule
Radko
BoyLittle Rad
Radmila
GirlAdvice, wisdom, beautiful warrior
Radmira
GirlLittle Radmir
Radomira
GirlJoyful in war
Radovan
BoyLittle Rad
Raeann
GirlLittle Shepherdess
Raeliana
GirlGod's hiding place
Raelin
GirlShepherdess of God
Raelina
GirlFriend of God
Raella
GirlShepherdess of God
Raelynn
GirlLittle shepherdess
Raf
BoyGod has healed
Rafael
BoyGod heals
Rafaela
GirlGod heals
Rafaéla
GirlGod has healed
Rafaelia
GirlHealer of the Gods
Rafaelina
GirlGod heals
Rafaelita
GirlGod heals
Rafaella
GirlGod has healed
Rafaellino
BoyLittle Raphael
Rafaellle
GirlGod heals
Rafaello
BoyGod healer
Rafaiel
BoyGod heals
Rafal
BoyFriend of God
Rafał
BoyFriend of God
Rafalina
GirlA combination of Raphael and Linda, meaning 'God heals' and 'Light', respectively
Rafe
BoyWolf
Raff
BoyGod's grass
Raffaela
GirlGod heals
Raffaele
BoyGod heals
Raffaello
BoyGod heals
Rafferty
BoyRed haired one
Ragnar
BoyThunder Ruler
Rahab
GirlJericho harlot
Rahal
UnisexFriend
Raheem
BoyComforting, Merciful
Rahel
GirlFriend of God
Raimonda
GirlProtector of the people
Raimondo
BoyAdvice, counsel
Raimund
BoyAdvice counsel or protection
Raimunda
GirlRecommender, Counselor
Raimundo
BoyRecommender, Counselor
Raimundus
BoyRecommender, wise advisor
Raine
GirlRain, shower
Rainer
BoyAdviser, guide
Rainerius
BoyRainy, king
Rainiero
BoyRed King
Rajko
BoyLittle King
Rajmonda
GirlAdvisor, protector, and powerful
Raleigh
BoyPasture by the rapid water
Ralf
BoyRudolf or Wolf Counsel
Ralina
GirlLight, Rays
Ralph
BoyAdviser, wolf counselor
Raluca
GirlLight of the World
Ramian
BoyFriend of God
Ramon
BoyRay of light, sunshine
Ramona
GirlLittle one who is gentle
Ramonda
GirlStrongly advised, pleasing
Ramsay
BoyRuler of the ram
Ramsey
BoyStrong, Island, Protection
Rance
BoyRuler, Advice, Counsel
Rancell
UnisexRenown, Powerful
Randa
GirlJoyful one
Randal
BoyRuler of man
Randee
GirlLittle One, Free One
Randell
BoyLittle shield
Randene
GirlLittle one, Joan
Randi
GirlCounselor, advisor
Randie
GirlFree, Clever, Adviser
Randolf
BoyWolf counselor
Randolph
BoyShield wolf
Randy
BoyLittle one, ready
Ranee
GirlMajestic, Compassionate One
Ranice
GirlJoyful little one
Ranique
GirlGraceful, Ruler
Ransell
BoyAdvisor, Ruler
Raoul
BoyFamous Wolf
Raphael
BoyGod heals
Raphaël
BoyGod has healed
Raphaela
GirlGod has healed
Raphaelina
GirlGod heals
Raphaelle
GirlGod heals
Raphaelon
BoyGod heals
Raphaia
GirlGod heals
Raquel
GirlGod has healed
Raquelle
GirlGod has healed
Rasia
GirlRose
Rasmus
BoyJewel of God
Rastislav
BoyRed Army
Raul
BoyFriend, advisor, wolf counselor
Raúl
BoyWolf counselor
Rauliel
BoyFriend of God
Raviv
BoyGod is my joy
Rawley
BoyRuler of the Red
Ray
BoyLight from God
Rayanna
GirlGod's favor
Raychel
GirlLittle king
Raydan
BoyGod's presence
Rayden
BoyLittle Red One
Raye
GirlMoon
Raylan
BoyKing's ruler
Raymond
BoyRay of light, bright, wise protection
Raymonde
GirlAdviser, wise protector
Raymund
BoyRecommender of strength
Raymunda
GirlRecommender of the mountain
Rayna
GirlLittle ray of sunshine
Raynell
GirlRejoicing Light
Rayner
BoyReynard's ruler
Raynor
BoyNew Counsel
Rayshell
GirlSun's ray shell
Rea
GirlMoon goddess
Read
UnisexTo reap or gather knowledge
Reade
UnisexRed
Reagen
UnisexLittle Ruler
Reamonn
BoyStrong, Ruler
Rean
BoyLittle Shepherd
Reba
GirlEnsnared or Captivated
Rebbecca
GirlBeautiful, or bound by an oath
Rebe
GirlEnslaved one, servant
Rebeca
GirlGod's reward
Rebecca
GirlBeautiful one, to bind
Rebeccina
GirlServant of God
Rebekiah
GirlGod will bind or tie
Rebekkah
GirlBondwoman, Servant of God
Rebekora
GirlRejoices, binds
Redford
BoyRed fort
Ree
GirlMeadow, clearing, or strong one
Reece
Boylittle one, ardor, enthusiasm
Reed
UnisexStrong, courageous
Rees
BoyArdor, passion
Reese
GirlLittle One, Ardor
Reg
UnisexRuler, king
Regan
GirlLittle Ruler
Reggi
UnisexRuler of mountains
Reggis
BoyRoyal
Regina
GirlQueen, Ruler
Reginalda
GirlRoyal power, queenly strength
Reginauld
BoyRule Counsel
Regine
GirlQueen, Ruler
Reginella
GirlLittle queen
Regula
GirlRule, Guide
Regulan
BoyRuler, Governor
Rehem
BoyFriend
Rehoban
BoyExpansive, Roomy
Rehobo
BoyOpen country; wide; roomy
Rehoboam
BoyExpansive, wide, room
Reid
BoyRed, fiery
Reidar
BoyRed-like, brave
Reider
BoyRed leader
Reign
UnisexTo rule, to reign
Reilly
UnisexLittle king
Reinald
BoyAdviser Ruler
Reinalda
GirlAdvisor, ruler
Reinaldo
BoyRuler's counselor
Reinaldos
BoyBrave ruler
Reinarda
GirlStrong counselor
Reine
GirlQueen, Ruler
Reinhold
BoyStrong counselor or ruler
Reiniera
GirlRegal, powerful ruler
Reinold
BoyStrong counsel
Reinwald
BoyRuler's rule
Rem
UnisexObliterate, erase
Remaniel
BoyGod's comfort
Remiel
BoyGod's comfort
Remigia
GirlSoldier of God
Remigius
BoyPowerful, Mariner
Remington
BoyPowerful ruler
Remo
BoyGod's consolation
Remy
BoyGod of heavens
Rémy
BoyLittle Marcellus
Rena
GirlReborn
Renado
BoyRecommender, Counselor
Renae
GirlReborn, Rebirth
Renan
BoyReborn
Renard
BoyFox
Renata
GirlReborn
Renate
GirlReborn
Renatia
GirlReborn, Renewed
Renato
BoyReborn
Renaud
BoyAdviser, wise counselor
Renault
BoyStrong counsel
René
BoyRecommended by the gods
Renee
GirlReborn
Renée
GirlReborn
Renelda
GirlReborn, advisor
Renelia
GirlReborn, Renewed
Renell
UnisexRejoicing in God
Renelle
GirlReborn, little one
Renessa
GirlReborn, or New Birth
Rennie
GirlReborn
Rephael
BoyGod's Healer
Rephaim
UnisexDescendants of the Giants
Restituta
GirlRestoration, Return, Refund
Reta
GirlRetreat, return, or rest
Retha
GirlDelight, Comfort, Peace
Reube
BoyExalted or Beholding
Reuben
BoySon of Jacob, Behold, a son
Reuel
BoyGod is my friend
Reuelian
BoyFriend of God
Reuen
BoyReturn
Reuven
BoyFriend
Reuvenos
BoyFriend of Jacob
Reuvin
BoyFriend of God
Revkah
GirlShepherd of God
Rey
BoyRoyal, King
Reyna
GirlQueen, advisor
Reynard
BoyBrave and strong ruler
Reynold
BoyAdvisor, powerful ruler
Reynolds
BoyBrave, rule, strong counsel
Rheba
GirlStream, flow
Rhema
GirlDivine utterance or message
Rhemae
UnisexDivine utterance, prophetic word
Rheta
GirlFlowing, smooth
Rhett
BoyStrong, Brave, Ardent
Rhiamon
GirlStrong mountain
Rhianna
GirlMajestic stream, shining brightly
Rhiannon
GirlQueen, majestic one
Rhianon
GirlMaiden queen, bright sky
Rhoda
GirlRosy, red, and shining
Rhodia
GirlRose of Roses
Rhodie
GirlRose of Roses
Rhodora
GirlRose
Rhody
GirlRose of God
Rhona
GirlWise, Compassionate
Rhys
BoyArising, Radiant, Bright, River
Ria
GirlJoy, delight
Riana
GirlJoyful song
Riane
GirlGod's mercy
Riannon
GirlLittle Queen
Ric
BoyPowerful ruler
Rica
GirlRich, Powerful, Wealthy
Ricard
BoyPowerful ruler
Ricarda
GirlPowerful ruler
Ricardo
BoyRuler of the people
Ricca
GirlWealthy, powerful
Riccardo
BoyPowerful ruler
Richard
BoyPowerful ruler
Richardo
BoyPowerful ruler
Richart
BoyRuler of the people
Richmond
BoyStrong, powerful ruler
Richmound
BoyWealthy hill
Richy
BoyPowerful, ruler
Rici
UnisexPower, Strength, Ruler
Rick
BoyPowerful ruler
Rickert
BoyPowerful ruler
Rickie
BoyPowerful ruler
Rico
Boy(Affluent, Wealthy, Rich)
Ricoriki
UnisexPowerful ruler
Riggs
BoyPower, Ruler
Rik
BoyPower, rule, ruler
Rikki
GirlPowerful ruler
Riley
UnisexCourageous
Rinaldo
BoyCounselor or ruler
Ring
GirlPledge, promise, commitment
Riobard
BoyBrave ruler
Rion
BoyLittle king
Rionas
BoyLion-like
Rip
BoyPowerful tear
Ripley
GirlGod's meadow
Risa
GirlDew, Rosy, Dawn
Riselia
GirlRise, uplift
Risenia
GirlResurrection
Rishi
BoyWise, Scholar, Seer
Rita
GirlPearl
Riva
GirlRiver, powerful
River
GirlFlowing body of water
Rivka
GirlGod's Creatress
Rivkah
GirlGod's promise
Rixende
GirlGoddess of prosperity and abundance
Roan
BoyRed haired, little one
Roana
GirlRiver, Flow
Roanna
GirlReddish-brown
Roanne
GirlRed
Rob
BoyBright fame
Robb
BoyFamous, bright
Robbert
BoyBright, famous
Robbi
UnisexLittle Master
Robbin
GirlLittle Robber
Robby
BoyBright, shining one
Robbyn
GirlRobin, bright one
Robenia
GirlRobe, God's grace
Robers
BoyFrom the Latin roberus, meaning red, robust, or strong.
Robert
UnisexBright fame
Roberta
GirlBright fame
Roberto
BoyBright, famous
Robin
GirlBright, famous
Robina
GirlLittle robin
Robinet
UnisexLittle Robin
Robinett
GirlBright, shining one
Robinetta
GirlLittle Robe
Robinette
GirlLittle Robin
Robinia
GirlRobinia: Strong mountain
Robinson
BoySon of Robin
Roby
UnisexBright, famous
Rocco
BoyRock
Roch
BoyRock
Rochelle
GirlGentle flow of a river
Rochette
GirlLittle rock
Rochina
GirlProtector of the Christian Faith
Rochus
BoyRock
Rock
UnisexFirm foundation
Rockie
UnisexRuler of the People
Rockwell
BoyStrong, Firm
Rocky
BoyFirm, steady, or strong
Rod
BoyRuler
Roda
GirlFlowing as a river
Rodd
BoyRed, Rod
Roddie
BoyLittle red one
Roderic
BoyFamous ruler
Roderica
GirlRod – famous, Rica – rich
Roderich
BoyFamous ruler
Roderick
BoyFamous Ruler
Roderigo
BoyFamous warrior
Rodge
BoyRuler of the rods
Rodger
BoyFamous ruler
Rodi
UnisexRed
Rodie
GirlRose of God
Rodina
GirlRuler, protector, mother
Rodney
BoyPowerful, rule, counselor
Rodolfo
BoyFamous wolf
Rodolph
BoyFamous ruler
Rodolphe
BoyFamous wolf, renowned ruler
Rodrick
BoyRuler of the rods
Rodrigo
BoyFamous ruler
Roel
BoyFamous wolf
Rogelio
BoyStrength of God
Roger
BoyFamous spear
Rogerio
BoyMan from Roverius
Rogers
BoyHale, strong, famous
Roi
BoyKing
Rois
UnisexRuler, Shepherd
Rolando
BoyRuler
Roldan
BoyRuler, Soldier
Roley
UnisexRolling Stone
Rolf
BoyWolf's counsel
Rolfe
BoyWolf counselor
Rolland
BoyRuler's land
Rollie
BoyWheel, Ruler, Powerful
Rollin
BoyPowerful, Strength
Rollins
BoyPowerful, Ruler
Rollo
BoyWolf power
Rolph
BoyWolf Counselor
Romal
BoySoldier of Rome
Romalas
BoySoldier of Rome
Romalion
BoyLittle Roman
Romalon
BoyRoman ruler
Roman
UnisexFrom Rome
Romano
BoyRoman, from Rome
Romanus
BoyRoman, Roman citizen
Romaric
BoyPowerful ruler
Romelia
GirlRoman Goddess of Charity
Romian
BoySoldier of Rome
Romiel
BoyFriend of God
Romilda
GirlStrong, ruled by Rome
Romola
GirlLittle root, pilgrim
Romona
GirlFrom Rome, Roman
Romualda
GirlStrength and rule
Romualdine
GirlStrongly ruler
Romula
GirlStrength of the Roman goddess
Romy
GirlFreeborn
Ron
BoyStrong one, powerful one
Rona
GirlJet of water
Ronald
Boystrong counselor
Ronalda
GirlStrong as a lion
Ronan
BoyLittle seal
Ronda
GirlGuide, counselor
Ronian
BoyA little strong one
Ronica
GirlLittle one, companion
Ronna
GirlStrong, advisor
Ronni
GirlLittle strong one
Ronnica
GirlLittle one, powerful one
Roosevelt
BoyFree from roses
Roque
BoyRock
Rora
GirlRed rose
Rori
GirlRed Rose
Rorie
GirlRed king
Rorke
BoyUnknown
Rory
BoyRed king
Rosabel
GirlRose of God
Rosabella
GirlPrecious Rose
Rosabelle
GirlRose, Beautiful
Rosalba
GirlRose-like, pale
Rosalia
GirlRose Halycon, Rosy dew
Rosalie
GirlStrength in the rose
Rosalind
GirlRose + gentle
Rosalinda
GirlPrecious rose
Rosalinde
GirlRose, beautiful
Rosaline
GirlLittle Rose
Rosalva
GirlRose garden
Rosalyn
GirlRose + delicate
Rosalynd
GirlRose garden
Rosamaria
GirlRose of the sea
Rosamée
GirlRose of Mary
Rosamie
GirlPink rose, sweet dew
Rosamond
Girlrose, strength
Rosamund
Girlrose, strength
Rosamunda
GirlRose harvest
Rosana
GirlRose, dew
Rosanna
GirlRose, lovely, grace
Rosanne
GirlRose, beautiful
Rosaria
GirlRose garden
Rosario
GirlCrown of Roses
Rosaura
GirlRose like dew
Rosco
BoyRough, Red-haired
Roscoe
BoyFamous, powerful
Rose
GirlRose is a name derived from the Hebrew word 'Rosh', which means 'head'. It can also be linked to the Greek and Latin words 'Ros', meaning 'dew of the rose' and 'rose flower' respectively.
Roseann
GirlRose flower, grace, beauty
Roseanne
GirlRose - beautiful flower, Anne - grace, kindness
Roselia
GirlRose garland
Roseliah
GirlRose of God
Roselina
GirlPink rose
Roselinda
GirlRose, gentle, tender
Roseline
GirlRose, Linen
Rosella
GirlRose
Roselle
GirlRose, little rose
Roselyn
GirlPink rose, delicate rose
Rosemaria
GirlRose of the sea
Rosemarie
GirlRose of the Sea
Rosemonde
GirlRose, Monk
Rosette
GirlLittle rose
Roshelle
GirlRose valley
Rosie
GirlRose, delicate flower
Rosilda
GirlRose garland, little rose
Rosina
GirlRose, lovely, gentle
Rosinella
GirlLittle Rose
Roslyn
GirlRose valley
Ross
BoyRed head
Rossie
GirlLittle Roses
Rossy
GirlLittle rose
Roswitha
GirlRose-strong
Rosy
GirlRose, beautiful flower
Roth
UnisexRed
Rourke
BoyRed-haired ruler
Rouvin
BoyLittle rough one
Rovian
BoyRuler of the river
Row
UnisexForm of Reuben, derived from 'see', 'behold'
Rowan
Boylittle redhead
Rowe
UnisexRed, Rowan tree
Rowen
BoyLittle Red One
Rowena
GirlLittle red one
Rowland
BoyBrave as a wolf
Rowney
UnisexLittle Red One
Roxana
GirlBright, Dawn Star
Roxanne
GirlRoad, star
Roxelana
GirlUnknown
Roxi
GirlBright and shining one
Roxie
GirlRosary box
Roxine
GirlRose, star
Roy
BoyBlessed by God
Royal
UnisexRule, kingly
Royalta
BoyRoyal, Regal
Royce
BoyRich, powerful
Roz
GirlRose, short form
Rozalia
GirlRose, Rosary
Rozalina
GirlRose, dew
Rozamond
GirlRed flower
Rozanna
GirlRose, delicate
Rozanne
GirlRose lovely
Rozella
GirlRose flower
Rozita
GirlRose, little one
Rriocard
BoyPowerful rule, strong leader
Rube
BoyRed, bright
Ruben
BoySon of Jacob
Rubetta
GirlRed Earth
Rubia
GirlRed
Rubie
GirlRed gem
Rubin
BoyRed, shining one
Ruby
UnisexRed gemstone
Rudd
BoyRed
Ruddie
UnisexRed
Ruddy
UnisexRed, ruddy complexion
Rudella
GirlLittle Red One
Rudiger
BoyFamous spear
Rudolf
BoyWolf's counsel
Rudolfo
BoyFamous wolf
Rudolph
BoyFamous wolf
Rudolpha
GirlFamous wolf
Rudy
BoyFamous wolf, ruler
Rudyard
BoyRule the spear
Ruelion
BoyFriend of God
Ruffina
GirlRedemption, healing
Rufian
BoyRed, ruddy
Rufina
GirlRed haired, bright
Rufiniana
GirlRed, Fiery
Rufino
BoyRed
Rufinus
BoyRed, dark, or good man
Rufo
BoyRed
Rufus
BoyRed-haired, rugged, or wolf
Ruggiero
BoyLittle warrior
Runa
UnisexSecret, Mystery
Rupert
BoyFamous, bright, red-haired
Ruperta
GirlStrong, powerful one
Ruperto
BoyStrong as a spear
Rurik
BoyRuler of the People
Russ
BoyRed haired
Russell
BoyRed or dark-haired little one
Rustin
BoyRed, red-haired
Rusty
BoyReddish or rough
Rutger
BoyRed spear
Ruthanne
GirlFriend of God
Ruthe
GirlComfort, friend
Ruthenah
GirlRed as a rose
Ruthenia
GirlA land of Russia
Rutherford
BoyRed man, red-haired
Ruthi
GirlFriendly Companion
Ruthia
GirlFriend of God
Ruthianne
GirlFriend of God
Ruthienne
GirlFriend of God
Ruthilda
GirlCompassionate foreigner
Ruthy
GirlComforting friend
Rutledge
BoyRoot from the woodland
Rutter
BoyRed one
Ruttger
BoyStrong ruler
Ruy
BoyLittle wolf
Ruzica
GirlLittle Rose
Ryan
UnisexLittle king
Rycca
GirlPowerful Queen
Ryder
BoyRider, Traveller
Ryland
BoyRed land
Rylee
UnisexCourageous
Rylie
GirlRuler of the meadow
Ryon
BoyLion, strong, powerful
Ryun
BoyBrave, little king
Why choose a Christian name beginning with “R”?
Names that start with R give your child a strong, clear initial that is easy to spell, monogram and remember. In the christian tradition, the sound of a name has always mattered as much as its meaning — which is why this letter offers 536 distinct choices, from classic favorites to modern spellings.
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