Name Collection

Names That Start With R

Browse baby names that start with R, then compare meaning, origin, and trend signals.

Names In This Collection

Girl • Greek

Ricki

Ricki, a feminine variant rooted in grace and classic appeal.

Pronounced RICK-ee

GracefulElegantFeminine
Trend: high
Boy • Latin

Rickie

Rickie, a strong, energetic name with Latin roots.

Pronounced RICK-ee

EnergeticBoldStraightforward
Trend: stable
Boy • Latin

Ricky

Ricky blends kindness with a leadership-friendly vibe.

Pronounced RICK-ee

KindApproachableTimeless
Trend: niche
Boy • Welsh

Rico

Rico, a Welsh-rooted name with a harmonious, balanced feel.

Pronounced REE-koh

HarmoniousBalancedWelsh-flavored
Trend: stable
Girl • Japanese

Rida

Rida, a hopeful name with Japanese roots.

Pronounced REE-da

HopefulWarmContemporary
Trend: niche
Boy • Greek

Ridge

Ridge blends Greek roots with a peaceful, grounded vibe.

Pronounced Rij

PeacefulGroundedModern
Trend: rising
Girl • Hebrew

Ridley

Ridley, a joyful name with Hebrew heritage.

Pronounced RID-lee

JoyfulBrightTimeless
Trend: rising
Boy • Hebrew

Riggs

Riggs: a compact, joyful name with Hebrew ties.

Pronounced RIGZ

JoyfulCompactLively
Trend: rising
Boy • Germanic

Rigo

Rigo embodies protection with a strong, grounded feel.

Pronounced REE-go

ProtectiveGroundedDependable
Trend: stable
Boy • African

Rigoberto

Rigoberto balances harmony with cross-cultural roots.

Pronounced ree-go-BER-to

HarmoniousBalancedCulturally rich
Trend: stable
Girl • Slavic

Rihanna

Rihanna carries a protective, grounded feel with Slavic roots.

Pronounced ree-HAH-nah

ProtectiveGroundedPopular
Trend: rising
Girl • Arabic

Riki

Riki blends wisdom with a concise, modern sound.

Pronounced REE-kee

WiseConciseDistinct
Trend: stable
Girl • Japanese

Rikki

Rikki, a peaceful, uplifting name with Japanese roots.

Pronounced RIK-kee

PeacefulUpliftingBright
Trend: high
Girl • Multicultural

Rilee

Rilee offers a concise, modern feel with a bold edge.

Pronounced REE-lee

BoldResilientContemporary
Trend: rising
Gender-neutral • Multicultural

Riley

Riley blends warmth with a courageous, modern edge.

Pronounced RY-lee

WarmCourageousVersatile
Trend: rising
Girl • Multicultural

Rilla

Rilla offers a gentle, peaceful vibe with a short, breezy form.

Pronounced RIH-luh

GentlePeacefulCompact
Trend: niche
Girl • Multicultural

Rilyn

Rilyn blends modernity with a thoughtful, wise vibe.

Pronounced Rih-LIN

WiseModernBright
Trend: niche
Girl • Multicultural

Rilynn

Rilynn offers a sparkling, playful vibe with modern flair.

Pronounced Rih-lin

JoyfulPlayfulModern
Trend: rising
Girl • Multicultural

Rima

Rima presents a graceful, insightful option with broad appeal.

Pronounced REE-mah

GracefulInsightfulTimeless
Trend: high
Boy • Multicultural

Rio

Rio carries a bright, summery vibe with a punchy short form.

Pronounced REE-oh

BrightFreshEnergetic
Trend: stable
Boy • Multicultural

Riot

Riot offers a bold, contemporary name with a clever edge.

Pronounced RY-oht

BoldCleverDistinctive
Trend: high
Gender-neutral • Multicultural

Rip

Rip is a brief, peaceful name with a soft, accessible sound.

Pronounced RIP

PeacefulSimpleBright
Trend: niche
Girl • Multicultural

Risa

Risa presents a bright, confident option with a strong presence.

Pronounced REE-sah

StrongBrightConfident
Trend: stable

FAQ

How do I use names that start with R?
Filter by first letter, then validate origin, meaning, and ranking behavior.
Can I compare these names on trend pages?
Yes. Use linked US ranking and SSA routes for year/state comparison.