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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

Boy

Exalted, Great One

Biblical

Rabbi

Boy

My teacher

Biblical

Rachel

Girl

Ewe's fold

Biblical

Rachele

Girl

Jacob's wife

Biblical

Rachelia

Girl

Jacob's wife

Biblical

Racheline

Girl

Jacob's wife

Biblical

Rachelle

Girl

Ewe kid

Biblical

Rachmiel

Boy

God's mercy

Biblical

Radcliffe

Boy

Wise counsel

Biblical

Raddie

Unisex

Rejoicing, cheerful

Biblical

Raddy

Unisex

Little Radiant One

Biblical

Radegonda

Girl

Powerful in battle, wise protector

Biblical

Radegunda

Girl

Advice, counsel, rule

Biblical

Radko

Boy

Little Rad

Biblical

Radmila

Girl

Advice, wisdom, beautiful warrior

Biblical

Radmira

Girl

Little Radmir

Biblical

Radomira

Girl

Joyful in war

Biblical

Radovan

Boy

Little Rad

Biblical

Raeann

Girl

Little Shepherdess

Biblical

Raeliana

Girl

God's hiding place

Biblical

Raelin

Girl

Shepherdess of God

Biblical

Raelina

Girl

Friend of God

Biblical

Raella

Girl

Shepherdess of God

Biblical

Raelynn

Girl

Little shepherdess

Biblical

Raf

Boy

God has healed

Biblical

Rafael

Boy

God heals

Biblical

Rafaela

Girl

God heals

Biblical

Rafaéla

Girl

God has healed

Biblical

Rafaelia

Girl

Healer of the Gods

Biblical

Rafaelina

Girl

God heals

Biblical

Rafaelita

Girl

God heals

Biblical

Rafaella

Girl

God has healed

Biblical

Rafaellino

Boy

Little Raphael

Biblical

Rafaellle

Girl

God heals

Biblical

Rafaello

Boy

God healer

Biblical

Rafaiel

Boy

God heals

Biblical

Rafal

Boy

Friend of God

Biblical

Rafał

Boy

Friend of God

Biblical

Rafalina

Girl

A combination of Raphael and Linda, meaning 'God heals' and 'Light', respectively

Biblical

Rafe

Boy

Wolf

Biblical

Raff

Boy

God's grass

Biblical

Raffaela

Girl

God heals

Biblical

Raffaele

Boy

God heals

Biblical

Raffaello

Boy

God heals

Biblical

Rafferty

Boy

Red haired one

Biblical

Ragnar

Boy

Thunder Ruler

Biblical

Rahab

Girl

Jericho harlot

Biblical

Rahal

Unisex

Friend

Biblical

Raheem

Boy

Comforting, Merciful

Biblical

Rahel

Girl

Friend of God

Biblical

Raimonda

Girl

Protector of the people

Biblical

Raimondo

Boy

Advice, counsel

Biblical

Raimund

Boy

Advice counsel or protection

Biblical

Raimunda

Girl

Recommender, Counselor

Biblical

Raimundo

Boy

Recommender, Counselor

Biblical

Raimundus

Boy

Recommender, wise advisor

Biblical

Raine

Girl

Rain, shower

Biblical

Rainer

Boy

Adviser, guide

Biblical

Rainerius

Boy

Rainy, king

Biblical

Rainiero

Boy

Red King

Biblical

Rajko

Boy

Little King

Biblical

Rajmonda

Girl

Advisor, protector, and powerful

Biblical

Raleigh

Boy

Pasture by the rapid water

Biblical

Ralf

Boy

Rudolf or Wolf Counsel

Biblical

Ralina

Girl

Light, Rays

Biblical

Ralph

Boy

Adviser, wolf counselor

Biblical

Raluca

Girl

Light of the World

Biblical

Ramian

Boy

Friend of God

Biblical

Ramon

Boy

Ray of light, sunshine

Biblical

Ramona

Girl

Little one who is gentle

Biblical

Ramonda

Girl

Strongly advised, pleasing

Biblical

Ramsay

Boy

Ruler of the ram

Biblical

Ramsey

Boy

Strong, Island, Protection

Biblical

Rance

Boy

Ruler, Advice, Counsel

Biblical

Rancell

Unisex

Renown, Powerful

Biblical

Randa

Girl

Joyful one

Biblical

Randal

Boy

Ruler of man

Biblical

Randee

Girl

Little One, Free One

Biblical

Randell

Boy

Little shield

Biblical

Randene

Girl

Little one, Joan

Biblical

Randi

Girl

Counselor, advisor

Biblical

Randie

Girl

Free, Clever, Adviser

Biblical

Randolf

Boy

Wolf counselor

Biblical

Randolph

Boy

Shield wolf

Biblical

Randy

Boy

Little one, ready

Biblical

Ranee

Girl

Majestic, Compassionate One

Biblical

Ranice

Girl

Joyful little one

Biblical

Ranique

Girl

Graceful, Ruler

Biblical

Ransell

Boy

Advisor, Ruler

Biblical

Raoul

Boy

Famous Wolf

Biblical

Raphael

Boy

God heals

Biblical

Raphaël

Boy

God has healed

Biblical

Raphaela

Girl

God has healed

Biblical

Raphaelina

Girl

God heals

Biblical

Raphaelle

Girl

God heals

Biblical

Raphaelon

Boy

God heals

Biblical

Raphaia

Girl

God heals

Biblical

Raquel

Girl

God has healed

Biblical

Raquelle

Girl

God has healed

Biblical

Rasia

Girl

Rose

Biblical

Rasmus

Boy

Jewel of God

Biblical

Rastislav

Boy

Red Army

Biblical

Raul

Boy

Friend, advisor, wolf counselor

Biblical

Raúl

Boy

Wolf counselor

Biblical

Rauliel

Boy

Friend of God

Biblical

Raviv

Boy

God is my joy

Biblical

Rawley

Boy

Ruler of the Red

Biblical

Ray

Boy

Light from God

Biblical

Rayanna

Girl

God's favor

Biblical

Raychel

Girl

Little king

Biblical

Raydan

Boy

God's presence

Biblical

Rayden

Boy

Little Red One

Biblical

Raye

Girl

Moon

Biblical

Raylan

Boy

King's ruler

Biblical

Raymond

Boy

Ray of light, bright, wise protection

Biblical

Raymonde

Girl

Adviser, wise protector

Biblical

Raymund

Boy

Recommender of strength

Biblical

Raymunda

Girl

Recommender of the mountain

Biblical

Rayna

Girl

Little ray of sunshine

Biblical

Raynell

Girl

Rejoicing Light

Biblical

Rayner

Boy

Reynard's ruler

Biblical

Raynor

Boy

New Counsel

Biblical

Rayshell

Girl

Sun's ray shell

Biblical

Rea

Girl

Moon goddess

Biblical

Read

Unisex

To reap or gather knowledge

Biblical

Reade

Unisex

Red

Biblical

Reagen

Unisex

Little Ruler

Biblical

Reamonn

Boy

Strong, Ruler

Biblical

Rean

Boy

Little Shepherd

Biblical

Reba

Girl

Ensnared or Captivated

Biblical

Rebbecca

Girl

Beautiful, or bound by an oath

Biblical

Rebe

Girl

Enslaved one, servant

Biblical

Rebeca

Girl

God's reward

Biblical

Rebecca

Girl

Beautiful one, to bind

Biblical

Rebeccina

Girl

Servant of God

Biblical

Rebekiah

Girl

God will bind or tie

Biblical

Rebekkah

Girl

Bondwoman, Servant of God

Biblical

Rebekora

Girl

Rejoices, binds

Biblical

Redford

Boy

Red fort

Biblical

Ree

Girl

Meadow, clearing, or strong one

Biblical

Reece

Boy

little one, ardor, enthusiasm

Biblical

Reed

Unisex

Strong, courageous

Biblical

Rees

Boy

Ardor, passion

Biblical

Reese

Girl

Little One, Ardor

Biblical

Reg

Unisex

Ruler, king

Biblical

Regan

Girl

Little Ruler

Biblical

Reggi

Unisex

Ruler of mountains

Biblical

Reggis

Boy

Royal

Biblical

Regina

Girl

Queen, Ruler

Biblical

Reginalda

Girl

Royal power, queenly strength

Biblical

Reginauld

Boy

Rule Counsel

Biblical

Regine

Girl

Queen, Ruler

Biblical

Reginella

Girl

Little queen

Biblical

Regula

Girl

Rule, Guide

Biblical

Regulan

Boy

Ruler, Governor

Biblical

Rehem

Boy

Friend

Biblical

Rehoban

Boy

Expansive, Roomy

Biblical

Rehobo

Boy

Open country; wide; roomy

Biblical

Rehoboam

Boy

Expansive, wide, room

Biblical

Reid

Boy

Red, fiery

Biblical

Reidar

Boy

Red-like, brave

Biblical

Reider

Boy

Red leader

Biblical

Reign

Unisex

To rule, to reign

Biblical

Reilly

Unisex

Little king

Biblical

Reinald

Boy

Adviser Ruler

Biblical

Reinalda

Girl

Advisor, ruler

Biblical

Reinaldo

Boy

Ruler's counselor

Biblical

Reinaldos

Boy

Brave ruler

Biblical

Reinarda

Girl

Strong counselor

Biblical

Reine

Girl

Queen, Ruler

Biblical

Reinhold

Boy

Strong counselor or ruler

Biblical

Reiniera

Girl

Regal, powerful ruler

Biblical

Reinold

Boy

Strong counsel

Biblical

Reinwald

Boy

Ruler's rule

Biblical

Rem

Unisex

Obliterate, erase

Biblical

Remaniel

Boy

God's comfort

Biblical

Remiel

Boy

God's comfort

Biblical

Remigia

Girl

Soldier of God

Biblical

Remigius

Boy

Powerful, Mariner

Biblical

Remington

Boy

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Remo

Boy

God's consolation

Biblical

Remy

Boy

God of heavens

Biblical

Rémy

Boy

Little Marcellus

Biblical

Rena

Girl

Reborn

Biblical

Renado

Boy

Recommender, Counselor

Biblical

Renae

Girl

Reborn, Rebirth

Biblical

Renan

Boy

Reborn

Biblical

Renard

Boy

Fox

Biblical

Renata

Girl

Reborn

Biblical

Renate

Girl

Reborn

Biblical

Renatia

Girl

Reborn, Renewed

Biblical

Renato

Boy

Reborn

Biblical

Renaud

Boy

Adviser, wise counselor

Biblical

Renault

Boy

Strong counsel

Biblical

René

Boy

Recommended by the gods

Biblical

Renee

Girl

Reborn

Biblical

Renée

Girl

Reborn

Biblical

Renelda

Girl

Reborn, advisor

Biblical

Renelia

Girl

Reborn, Renewed

Biblical

Renell

Unisex

Rejoicing in God

Biblical

Renelle

Girl

Reborn, little one

Biblical

Renessa

Girl

Reborn, or New Birth

Biblical

Rennie

Girl

Reborn

Biblical

Rephael

Boy

God's Healer

Biblical

Rephaim

Unisex

Descendants of the Giants

Biblical

Restituta

Girl

Restoration, Return, Refund

Biblical

Reta

Girl

Retreat, return, or rest

Biblical

Retha

Girl

Delight, Comfort, Peace

Biblical

Reube

Boy

Exalted or Beholding

Biblical

Reuben

Boy

Son of Jacob, Behold, a son

Biblical

Reuel

Boy

God is my friend

Biblical

Reuelian

Boy

Friend of God

Biblical

Reuen

Boy

Return

Biblical

Reuven

Boy

Friend

Biblical

Reuvenos

Boy

Friend of Jacob

Biblical

Reuvin

Boy

Friend of God

Biblical

Revkah

Girl

Shepherd of God

Biblical

Rey

Boy

Royal, King

Biblical

Reyna

Girl

Queen, advisor

Biblical

Reynard

Boy

Brave and strong ruler

Biblical

Reynold

Boy

Advisor, powerful ruler

Biblical

Reynolds

Boy

Brave, rule, strong counsel

Biblical

Rheba

Girl

Stream, flow

Biblical

Rhema

Girl

Divine utterance or message

Biblical

Rhemae

Unisex

Divine utterance, prophetic word

Biblical

Rheta

Girl

Flowing, smooth

Biblical

Rhett

Boy

Strong, Brave, Ardent

Biblical

Rhiamon

Girl

Strong mountain

Biblical

Rhianna

Girl

Majestic stream, shining brightly

Biblical

Rhiannon

Girl

Queen, majestic one

Biblical

Rhianon

Girl

Maiden queen, bright sky

Biblical

Rhoda

Girl

Rosy, red, and shining

Biblical

Rhodia

Girl

Rose of Roses

Biblical

Rhodie

Girl

Rose of Roses

Biblical

Rhodora

Girl

Rose

Biblical

Rhody

Girl

Rose of God

Biblical

Rhona

Girl

Wise, Compassionate

Biblical

Rhys

Boy

Arising, Radiant, Bright, River

Biblical

Ria

Girl

Joy, delight

Biblical

Riana

Girl

Joyful song

Biblical

Riane

Girl

God's mercy

Biblical

Riannon

Girl

Little Queen

Biblical

Ric

Boy

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Rica

Girl

Rich, Powerful, Wealthy

Biblical

Ricard

Boy

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Ricarda

Girl

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Ricardo

Boy

Ruler of the people

Biblical

Ricca

Girl

Wealthy, powerful

Biblical

Riccardo

Boy

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Richard

Boy

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Richardo

Boy

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Richart

Boy

Ruler of the people

Biblical

Richmond

Boy

Strong, powerful ruler

Biblical

Richmound

Boy

Wealthy hill

Biblical

Richy

Boy

Powerful, ruler

Biblical

Rici

Unisex

Power, Strength, Ruler

Biblical

Rick

Boy

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Rickert

Boy

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Rickie

Boy

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Rico

Boy

(Affluent, Wealthy, Rich)

Biblical

Ricoriki

Unisex

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Riggs

Boy

Power, Ruler

Biblical

Rik

Boy

Power, rule, ruler

Biblical

Rikki

Girl

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Riley

Unisex

Courageous

Unknown

Rinaldo

Boy

Counselor or ruler

Biblical

Ring

Girl

Pledge, promise, commitment

Biblical

Riobard

Boy

Brave ruler

Biblical

Rion

Boy

Little king

Biblical

Rionas

Boy

Lion-like

Biblical

Rip

Boy

Powerful tear

Biblical

Ripley

Girl

God's meadow

Biblical

Risa

Girl

Dew, Rosy, Dawn

Biblical

Riselia

Girl

Rise, uplift

Biblical

Risenia

Girl

Resurrection

Biblical

Rishi

Boy

Wise, Scholar, Seer

Biblical

Rita

Girl

Pearl

Biblical

Riva

Girl

River, powerful

Biblical

River

Girl

Flowing body of water

Biblical

Rivka

Girl

God's Creatress

Biblical

Rivkah

Girl

God's promise

Biblical

Rixende

Girl

Goddess of prosperity and abundance

Biblical

Roan

Boy

Red haired, little one

Biblical

Roana

Girl

River, Flow

Biblical

Roanna

Girl

Reddish-brown

Biblical

Roanne

Girl

Red

Biblical

Rob

Boy

Bright fame

Biblical

Robb

Boy

Famous, bright

Biblical

Robbert

Boy

Bright, famous

Biblical

Robbi

Unisex

Little Master

Biblical

Robbin

Girl

Little Robber

Biblical

Robby

Boy

Bright, shining one

Biblical

Robbyn

Girl

Robin, bright one

Biblical

Robenia

Girl

Robe, God's grace

Biblical

Robers

Boy

From the Latin roberus, meaning red, robust, or strong.

Biblical

Robert

Unisex

Bright fame

Unknown

Roberta

Girl

Bright fame

Biblical

Roberto

Boy

Bright, famous

Biblical

Robin

Girl

Bright, famous

Biblical

Robina

Girl

Little robin

Biblical

Robinet

Unisex

Little Robin

Biblical

Robinett

Girl

Bright, shining one

Biblical

Robinetta

Girl

Little Robe

Biblical

Robinette

Girl

Little Robin

Biblical

Robinia

Girl

Robinia: Strong mountain

Biblical

Robinson

Boy

Son of Robin

Biblical

Roby

Unisex

Bright, famous

Biblical

Rocco

Boy

Rock

Biblical

Roch

Boy

Rock

Biblical

Rochelle

Girl

Gentle flow of a river

Biblical

Rochette

Girl

Little rock

Biblical

Rochina

Girl

Protector of the Christian Faith

Biblical

Rochus

Boy

Rock

Biblical

Rock

Unisex

Firm foundation

Biblical

Rockie

Unisex

Ruler of the People

Biblical

Rockwell

Boy

Strong, Firm

Biblical

Rocky

Boy

Firm, steady, or strong

Biblical

Rod

Boy

Ruler

Biblical

Roda

Girl

Flowing as a river

Biblical

Rodd

Boy

Red, Rod

Biblical

Roddie

Boy

Little red one

Biblical

Roderic

Boy

Famous ruler

Biblical

Roderica

Girl

Rod – famous, Rica – rich

Biblical

Roderich

Boy

Famous ruler

Biblical

Roderick

Boy

Famous Ruler

Biblical

Roderigo

Boy

Famous warrior

Biblical

Rodge

Boy

Ruler of the rods

Biblical

Rodger

Boy

Famous ruler

Biblical

Rodi

Unisex

Red

Biblical

Rodie

Girl

Rose of God

Biblical

Rodina

Girl

Ruler, protector, mother

Biblical

Rodney

Boy

Powerful, rule, counselor

Biblical

Rodolfo

Boy

Famous wolf

Biblical

Rodolph

Boy

Famous ruler

Biblical

Rodolphe

Boy

Famous wolf, renowned ruler

Biblical

Rodrick

Boy

Ruler of the rods

Biblical

Rodrigo

Boy

Famous ruler

Biblical

Roel

Boy

Famous wolf

Biblical

Rogelio

Boy

Strength of God

Biblical

Roger

Boy

Famous spear

Biblical

Rogerio

Boy

Man from Roverius

Biblical

Rogers

Boy

Hale, strong, famous

Biblical

Roi

Boy

King

Biblical

Rois

Unisex

Ruler, Shepherd

Biblical

Rolando

Boy

Ruler

Biblical

Roldan

Boy

Ruler, Soldier

Biblical

Roley

Unisex

Rolling Stone

Biblical

Rolf

Boy

Wolf's counsel

Biblical

Rolfe

Boy

Wolf counselor

Biblical

Rolland

Boy

Ruler's land

Biblical

Rollie

Boy

Wheel, Ruler, Powerful

Biblical

Rollin

Boy

Powerful, Strength

Biblical

Rollins

Boy

Powerful, Ruler

Biblical

Rollo

Boy

Wolf power

Biblical

Rolph

Boy

Wolf Counselor

Biblical

Romal

Boy

Soldier of Rome

Biblical

Romalas

Boy

Soldier of Rome

Biblical

Romalion

Boy

Little Roman

Biblical

Romalon

Boy

Roman ruler

Biblical

Roman

Unisex

From Rome

Unknown

Romano

Boy

Roman, from Rome

Biblical

Romanus

Boy

Roman, Roman citizen

Biblical

Romaric

Boy

Powerful ruler

Biblical

Romelia

Girl

Roman Goddess of Charity

Biblical

Romian

Boy

Soldier of Rome

Biblical

Romiel

Boy

Friend of God

Biblical

Romilda

Girl

Strong, ruled by Rome

Biblical

Romola

Girl

Little root, pilgrim

Biblical

Romona

Girl

From Rome, Roman

Biblical

Romualda

Girl

Strength and rule

Biblical

Romualdine

Girl

Strongly ruler

Biblical

Romula

Girl

Strength of the Roman goddess

Biblical

Romy

Girl

Freeborn

Biblical

Ron

Boy

Strong one, powerful one

Biblical

Rona

Girl

Jet of water

Biblical

Ronald

Boy

strong counselor

Biblical

Ronalda

Girl

Strong as a lion

Biblical

Ronan

Boy

Little seal

Biblical

Ronda

Girl

Guide, counselor

Biblical

Ronian

Boy

A little strong one

Biblical

Ronica

Girl

Little one, companion

Biblical

Ronna

Girl

Strong, advisor

Biblical

Ronni

Girl

Little strong one

Biblical

Ronnica

Girl

Little one, powerful one

Biblical

Roosevelt

Boy

Free from roses

Biblical

Roque

Boy

Rock

Biblical

Rora

Girl

Red rose

Biblical

Rori

Girl

Red Rose

Biblical

Rorie

Girl

Red king

Biblical

Rorke

Boy

Unknown

Biblical

Rory

Boy

Red king

Biblical

Rosabel

Girl

Rose of God

Biblical

Rosabella

Girl

Precious Rose

Biblical

Rosabelle

Girl

Rose, Beautiful

Biblical

Rosalba

Girl

Rose-like, pale

Biblical

Rosalia

Girl

Rose Halycon, Rosy dew

Biblical

Rosalie

Girl

Strength in the rose

Biblical

Rosalind

Girl

Rose + gentle

Biblical

Rosalinda

Girl

Precious rose

Biblical

Rosalinde

Girl

Rose, beautiful

Biblical

Rosaline

Girl

Little Rose

Biblical

Rosalva

Girl

Rose garden

Biblical

Rosalyn

Girl

Rose + delicate

Biblical

Rosalynd

Girl

Rose garden

Biblical

Rosamaria

Girl

Rose of the sea

Biblical

Rosamée

Girl

Rose of Mary

Biblical

Rosamie

Girl

Pink rose, sweet dew

Biblical

Rosamond

Girl

rose, strength

Biblical

Rosamund

Girl

rose, strength

Biblical

Rosamunda

Girl

Rose harvest

Biblical

Rosana

Girl

Rose, dew

Biblical

Rosanna

Girl

Rose, lovely, grace

Biblical

Rosanne

Girl

Rose, beautiful

Biblical

Rosaria

Girl

Rose garden

Biblical

Rosario

Girl

Crown of Roses

Biblical

Rosaura

Girl

Rose like dew

Biblical

Rosco

Boy

Rough, Red-haired

Biblical

Roscoe

Boy

Famous, powerful

Biblical

Rose

Girl

Rose 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.

Biblical

Roseann

Girl

Rose flower, grace, beauty

Biblical

Roseanne

Girl

Rose - beautiful flower, Anne - grace, kindness

Biblical

Roselia

Girl

Rose garland

Biblical

Roseliah

Girl

Rose of God

Biblical

Roselina

Girl

Pink rose

Biblical

Roselinda

Girl

Rose, gentle, tender

Biblical

Roseline

Girl

Rose, Linen

Biblical

Rosella

Girl

Rose

Biblical

Roselle

Girl

Rose, little rose

Biblical

Roselyn

Girl

Pink rose, delicate rose

Biblical

Rosemaria

Girl

Rose of the sea

Biblical

Rosemarie

Girl

Rose of the Sea

Biblical

Rosemonde

Girl

Rose, Monk

Biblical

Rosette

Girl

Little rose

Biblical

Roshelle

Girl

Rose valley

Biblical

Rosie

Girl

Rose, delicate flower

Biblical

Rosilda

Girl

Rose garland, little rose

Biblical

Rosina

Girl

Rose, lovely, gentle

Biblical

Rosinella

Girl

Little Rose

Biblical

Roslyn

Girl

Rose valley

Biblical

Ross

Boy

Red head

Biblical

Rossie

Girl

Little Roses

Biblical

Rossy

Girl

Little rose

Biblical

Roswitha

Girl

Rose-strong

Biblical

Rosy

Girl

Rose, beautiful flower

Biblical

Roth

Unisex

Red

Biblical

Rourke

Boy

Red-haired ruler

Biblical

Rouvin

Boy

Little rough one

Biblical

Rovian

Boy

Ruler of the river

Biblical

Row

Unisex

Form of Reuben, derived from 'see', 'behold'

Biblical

Rowan

Boy

little redhead

Biblical

Rowe

Unisex

Red, Rowan tree

Biblical

Rowen

Boy

Little Red One

Biblical

Rowena

Girl

Little red one

Biblical

Rowland

Boy

Brave as a wolf

Biblical

Rowney

Unisex

Little Red One

Biblical

Roxana

Girl

Bright, Dawn Star

Biblical

Roxanne

Girl

Road, star

Biblical

Roxelana

Girl

Unknown

Biblical

Roxi

Girl

Bright and shining one

Biblical

Roxie

Girl

Rosary box

Biblical

Roxine

Girl

Rose, star

Biblical

Roy

Boy

Blessed by God

Biblical

Royal

Unisex

Rule, kingly

Biblical

Royalta

Boy

Royal, Regal

Biblical

Royce

Boy

Rich, powerful

Biblical

Roz

Girl

Rose, short form

Biblical

Rozalia

Girl

Rose, Rosary

Biblical

Rozalina

Girl

Rose, dew

Biblical

Rozamond

Girl

Red flower

Biblical

Rozanna

Girl

Rose, delicate

Biblical

Rozanne

Girl

Rose lovely

Biblical

Rozella

Girl

Rose flower

Biblical

Rozita

Girl

Rose, little one

Biblical

Rriocard

Boy

Powerful rule, strong leader

Biblical

Rube

Boy

Red, bright

Biblical

Ruben

Boy

Son of Jacob

Biblical

Rubetta

Girl

Red Earth

Biblical

Rubia

Girl

Red

Biblical

Rubie

Girl

Red gem

Biblical

Rubin

Boy

Red, shining one

Biblical

Ruby

Unisex

Red gemstone

Unknown

Rudd

Boy

Red

Biblical

Ruddie

Unisex

Red

Biblical

Ruddy

Unisex

Red, ruddy complexion

Biblical

Rudella

Girl

Little Red One

Biblical

Rudiger

Boy

Famous spear

Biblical

Rudolf

Boy

Wolf's counsel

Biblical

Rudolfo

Boy

Famous wolf

Biblical

Rudolph

Boy

Famous wolf

Biblical

Rudolpha

Girl

Famous wolf

Biblical

Rudy

Boy

Famous wolf, ruler

Biblical

Rudyard

Boy

Rule the spear

Biblical

Ruelion

Boy

Friend of God

Biblical

Ruffina

Girl

Redemption, healing

Biblical

Rufian

Boy

Red, ruddy

Biblical

Rufina

Girl

Red haired, bright

Biblical

Rufiniana

Girl

Red, Fiery

Biblical

Rufino

Boy

Red

Biblical

Rufinus

Boy

Red, dark, or good man

Biblical

Rufo

Boy

Red

Biblical

Rufus

Boy

Red-haired, rugged, or wolf

Biblical

Ruggiero

Boy

Little warrior

Biblical

Runa

Unisex

Secret, Mystery

Biblical

Rupert

Boy

Famous, bright, red-haired

Biblical

Ruperta

Girl

Strong, powerful one

Biblical

Ruperto

Boy

Strong as a spear

Biblical

Rurik

Boy

Ruler of the People

Biblical

Russ

Boy

Red haired

Biblical

Russell

Boy

Red or dark-haired little one

Biblical

Rustin

Boy

Red, red-haired

Biblical

Rusty

Boy

Reddish or rough

Biblical

Rutger

Boy

Red spear

Biblical

Ruthanne

Girl

Friend of God

Biblical

Ruthe

Girl

Comfort, friend

Biblical

Ruthenah

Girl

Red as a rose

Biblical

Ruthenia

Girl

A land of Russia

Biblical

Rutherford

Boy

Red man, red-haired

Biblical

Ruthi

Girl

Friendly Companion

Biblical

Ruthia

Girl

Friend of God

Biblical

Ruthianne

Girl

Friend of God

Biblical

Ruthienne

Girl

Friend of God

Biblical

Ruthilda

Girl

Compassionate foreigner

Biblical

Ruthy

Girl

Comforting friend

Biblical

Rutledge

Boy

Root from the woodland

Biblical

Rutter

Boy

Red one

Biblical

Ruttger

Boy

Strong ruler

Biblical

Ruy

Boy

Little wolf

Biblical

Ruzica

Girl

Little Rose

Biblical

Ryan

Unisex

Little king

Unknown

Rycca

Girl

Powerful Queen

Biblical

Ryder

Boy

Rider, Traveller

Biblical

Ryland

Boy

Red land

Biblical

Rylee

Unisex

Courageous

Unknown

Rylie

Girl

Ruler of the meadow

Biblical

Ryon

Boy

Lion, strong, powerful

Biblical

Ryun

Boy

Brave, little king

Biblical

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.

Each name below links to a full profile with the authentic meaning, linguistic origin, pronunciation, lucky number, numerology and spelling variations. Bookmark the names you love, then use the popularity comparison tool to weigh your final shortlist.