English boy names starting with R

From the Latin for the red gemstone, Ruby is a vintage name with fire.

Latin for the flower, Rose has bloomed for centuries and remains a favorite for its grace and simplicity.

Meaning “wolf-counsel,” Ralph has noble roots and an interesting history

This French-rooted name meaning “redhead” saw peak popularity mid-century and lives on through sports and screen stars.

Of English and Irish origin meaning “rye clearing,” Riley remains a modern unisex favorite with a friendly vibe.

Guards Wisely, Advice, Decision Protector, Strong Defender

Famous Warrior, Fame, Glory and Launches, Renowned Spearman

Ruddy Red-Haired, King, The Redheaded, A Roman Cognomen

A Son!, Behold

Shining, Bright, Glory and Brilliant, A Bird Name

Headland, Red Haired, Surname, Rose

Royal, Regal, Red, Rye Hill

Powerful, Wise Ruler, Rule, Advice

Glorious Shining, Bright Fame, Glory and Brilliant, Famous

Wise Protection, Ewe, Grace, Female Sheep

Famous Power, Powerful, Rich, Glory

Glory and King

Black Bird Like a Crow, Sunny, Raven

Brave, Power, King and Strong, Rich

The Rusty, Redhead

Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired

Beam of Light, Grace, Regal, Protection

Powerful and Brave, Power, Hard, Dominant Ruler

Roe Deer, Red Haired, Renowned Land, From the Rowan Tree

Request

Russet, Famous Wolf, Fame, Ginger

Power, Powerful, Illustrious, Fame

Fame, Wolf

Protector, Counsellor, Advice, Red Haired Defender

Council and Govern, King

The Descendant of a King

Shield, House Wolf, Strong Defender, Sign

Hero

Famous Champion

A Girl's Name, In Spain, Rosary

Surname, Son of Reeve, Bailiff

Rock, Form of Rockne, Short Tunic, Stone Camp

Courageous, Rye Field, Brave, Outgoing People

Wild Garlic Island, Rams Isl

Ruddy Complexioned, Red-headed, Red Haired

Prosperous, Rich

Rich, Hardy, All-ruler, Strong Power

Roose, Veld, Rose Field

From Rhodes, Dweller by the Crosses, A Rose, Garden of Roses

Rich Hill

Rook Wood, Dweller by the Rocky Spring

King Lear

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Redhead, Russet

The Queen, Advice, Rule, King

King, Council and Govern

Glory and Wolf, Fame

From the Deer Forest, Deer Wood

Leah, Hreod, Reed Clearing, From the Red Meadow

Regal, King, The Red

Surname, Red Haired, A Ruddy Complexion

Domain, Glory and Earth, Renowned in the Land, Homeland

Meadow Near the River, Cleared Strip of Land

One who Brings Victory, Honest Image, Strong Counsel, Rose

Counsel Power, Born Again, Form of Reginald, Reborn

Rule, Joy, Rules with Good Judgment, Crooked Nose

True Image, Of Elegant, To Gaze, One who Brings Victory

Advice, Famous, Counsel, Well-Known

Ardor, Ardent, Zealous, Fiery

A Son, Behold

Glorious Shining, Bright Famous One, Abbreviation of Robert Famed

Royal Poet

War Cry, Stone Camp, Dweller by the Rock, Roar

Glory and Shining, Son of Robin, Inspired By a Family Name, Bright Fame

Wide Fame, Glory and Brilliant

From Ram's Island, Wild Garlic

The Roman, Romans

Bright with Fame, Form of Robert, Shining, Famous Ruler

Knight

Stream, Speaker, Advice, Enthusiastic

Red Haired, Roe Deer

One who Rides, Knight, Horseman, Rider

From Ralph's Settlement, Surname

From the Raven Farm

Powerful, Fame, Rich, Famous Power

Short Tunic, War Cry, Roar

Famous Landowner, Glory and Earth, Country, Domain

From the Ancient Personal Name Ragnar, Strong Counselor, Powerful Army

Wise Guardian, Goddess Parvati, Flowing of a River, Advice

Warrior, Wise Army, From the Ancient Personal Name Ragnar, Strong Counselor

Famous Spearman, Glory and Launches, Fame, Spear

Righteous, Intelligent, One who Guides to the Right Path, Sober

Dominant Ruler, Form of Richard, Old Leader, Powerful

King

Earl, Wolf Fame, Renowned in the Land, Form of Roland

Surname, Ruddy Complexioned, Redheaded, Red Headed

Army, Warrior, Advice, Frog

Powerful, Power, Bright, Rich

From the Ancient Personal Name Ragnar, Warrior, Advice, Wise Army

Romans, The Roman

Redhead

Renowned Land, Son of a Little Wise Wolf

Advice, Famous, Counsel, Well-Known

From the Deer Meadow

Roman, Son of Tolmai, Pilgrim to Rome, Of the Romans

Dominant Ruler, Old Leader, Variant of Richard

Glory and Powerful, Fame, Power, Rich

Rope Maker

Moorish

Little Seal

Bailiff, Steward

King and Strong, Composition from Rulers, Brave One, Hard

Ring

Form of Reginald, Counsel Power, Surname

Dominant Ruler, Brave One, A Teutonic Name from the European Middle Ages, Rich

An All-time Favorite Boys Name Since the Middle Ages, Bright, A, Glorious Shining

Riverbank, Seashore, River, River

From the Rock Fortress, Stone Camp

Good, Presumably Spear

From the Red Ford

Red Yard, From the Rough Enclosure

From the Roe-deer Brook

Little Red-haired One, Tree with Red Berries, Reddish Brown

Fire, Red Headed, Ruddy Complexioned

Settlement of Royce, Royse's Town

Famous Wolf

Wise Protector, Counsel Power, Prevail, Advice

Glory and King, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Old English Surname, From the Red Ford

Rich, Hardy Power, Peaceful Ruler, Brave

Famous, Lives by the Road, Renowned Man, The Word Hruod Meaning Fame

Guide to the Light Path, Integrity, Intelligent, Way

River

Inspire

Council and Govern, Wise Power, Rule, Advice

From the Red Cliff

Army, Advice, Warrior

War Cry, Roar, Short Tunic

Protection, Guards Wisely, Decision Protector, Advice

Brave Power, Old Leader, Variant of Richard, Dominant Ruler

Powerful, Dominant Ruler, Hard, A Teutonic Name from the European Middle Ages

Advice, Powerful Army, Queen, Form of Regina

Curly

Roar, Shout a Battle Cry

Riverbank, Seashore, River, River

Fox, Wise Ruler, Courageous, Powerful

Counselor-ruler, Council and Govern, Rule, Advice

Romans, The Roman

Bright, Abbreviation of Robert Famed, Shining

Protection, Advice, Protector

Surname, Shield Wolf, Variants of Randolph

Red Haired Counselor, Man of Counsel

Refuge

Little Red One

Shield Wolf, Strong Defender, Wonderful

Ascending, Sandal Wood, Healing, Medicine

Reindeer

Variant of Raymond, Wise Protector, Counselor

Son of the Red-haired

Famous Power, Famously Powerful, Glory, Rich

Rule, Council, Advice

Wolf's Shield

Born Again, Regenerate

Lives Near the Ridge

Ardor, Fiery, Ardent

Power, Powerful, Glory and King, Fame

Residence Name, From the Red Cliff

Red Wolf, Wolf Counsel

Form of Reed, Red-haired

Abundant Blessings from Above, Queen, Ruler

Country, Land, Fame, Glory and Earth

Friend of God

Rohon Which Means to Roar Battle Cry, Little Rock, Short Tunic, Rest

Famous, Powerful, Renowned Land

Power, Powerful, Rich, Homeland

The Elements Hruod Meaning Fame, Famed Path

Son of Robert

From the Red Meadow, Red Field

Born Again

Famous Champion

Rules with Good Judgement, Rule, Advice, Victory Bring End

Oar

Red Haired, Roe Deer