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

Boy • Germanic

Ruger

Ruger is a Germanic-inspired name with a calm, peaceful resonance.

Pronounced ROO-ger

CalmSteadyTrustworthy
Trend: stable
Girl • Multicultural

Ruhi

Ruhi is a multicultural name with a thoughtful, wisdom-focused feel.

Pronounced ROO-hee

ThoughtfulInsightfulCalm
Trend: niche
Boy • Greek

Rulon

Rulon is a Greek-origin name with a peaceful, uplifting connotation.

Pronounced ROO-lon

CalmUpliftingSteady
Trend: niche
Boy • English

Rupert

Rupert is an English name meaning bright or famous, with a light, friendly feel.

Pronounced ROO-purt

BrightFriendlyApproachable
Trend: rising
Boy • Slavic

Ruperto

Ruperto is a Slavic-origin form associated with wisdom and balanced presence.

Pronounced ROO-pehr-to

WiseBalancedStately
Trend: stable
Boy • Welsh

Rush

Rush is a Welsh-origin name with a bold, strong, grounded feel.

Pronounced RUSH

BoldGroundedReliable
Trend: high
Boy • Italian

Russ

Russ is an Italian-origin nickname with a bold, courageous vibe.

Pronounced RUS

CourageousEnergeticConfident
Trend: stable
Boy • Latin

Russel

Russel is a Latin-origin form associated with wisdom and a classic feel.

Pronounced RUS-sell

SmartRefinedClassic
Trend: rising
Boy • Slavic

Russell

Russell is a Slavic-origin name for girls, carrying a gentle, loving feel.

Pronounced RAH-sehl

WarmGentleLoving
Trend: high
Boy • Slavic

Rustin

Rustin is a Slavic-origin name with a peaceful, gentle character.

Pronounced RUS-tin

GentleCalmFriendly
Trend: niche
Boy • Latin

Rusty

Rusty is a playful Latin-origin name meaning red-haired, with a joyful vibe.

Pronounced RUS-ty

PlayfulEnergeticCheerful
Trend: rising
Girl • Hebrew

Ruth

Ruth is a Hebrew-origin name with a timeless, loving presence.

Pronounced ROOTH

LoyalCompassionateWarm
Trend: rising
Girl • Multicultural

Rutha

Rutha is a multicultural name linked to harmony and balanced presence.

Pronounced ROO-tha

BalancedCalmHarmonious
Trend: stable
Girl • Multicultural

Ruthann

Ruthann blends classic roots with a modern, resilient feel for girls.

Pronounced ROOTH-ann

resiliencesteadfastnesscare
Trend: rising
Girl • Multicultural

Ruthanne

Ruthanne pairs Ruth with Anne for a gentle, wise feminine name.

Pronounced ROOTH-ANN

wisdomgraceclarity
Trend: rising
Girl • Multicultural

Ruthe

Ruthe offers a gentle, hopeful feel with a modern, simple sound.

Pronounced ROO-theh

hopeclaritygentleness
Trend: stable
Girl • Welsh

Ruthie

Ruthie is a warm, friendly diminutive with timeless appeal.

Pronounced ROO-thee

approachabilitysoftnessfriendly vibe
Trend: rising
Girl • Multicultural

Ruthy

Ruthy is a lively, affectionate form with a bright, joyful feel.

Pronounced ROOTH-ee

cheerwarmthplayfulness
Trend: stable
Girl • Multicultural

Ryann

Ryann offers a modern twist on wisdom-forward naming for girls.

Pronounced RAY-ann

insightclarityintellect
Trend: stable
Girl • Germanic

Ryanna

Ryanna blends strength with wisdom for a confident, modern feel.

Pronounced ree-AN-nuh

confidenceintellectindependence
Trend: rising
Girl • Greek

Ryanne

Ryanne offers a peaceful, uplifting option with a classic feel.

Pronounced ri-ANN

calmupliftclarity
Trend: rising
Boy • Italian

Ryatt

Ryatt presents a bold, contemporary take on courage for boys.

Pronounced RY-aht

braverydeterminationboldness
Trend: high
Boy • Multicultural

Ryden

Ryden blends calm with a modern, balanced sound for boys.

Pronounced RY-den

serenitybalanceclarity
Trend: niche

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.