By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Spanish from Hebrew
"to blossom"
The newest surname names move beyond the Waspy, and this is an excellent example, associated these days with gossip blogger Perez (born Mario) Hilton.
Rafay is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the root word meaning 'to elevate' or 'to raise.' This gives the name connotations of high status, exaltation, or someone who is uplifted.…
Raheim likely derives from Arabic linguistic origins, possibly related to 'rahim' meaning 'merciful' or 'compassionate' - one of the 99 attributes of Allah in Islamic tradition. The spelling…
Arabic and Sanskrit
"hope; ruler"
Indian princely title, more exciting than Prince or Duke, that is also a widely-used name for both genders. In the US, the names Rajah and Raja are uncommon: Ten baby boys were named Rajah last year…
English
"Ralph's settlement"
Down-to-earth surname name with a drawl, also associated with cereal and dog food.
"low-lying land"
A surname occasionally used as a first, as in former attorney general Ramsey Clark. This spelling is now closely associated with the psychopathic Game of Thrones villain Ramsay Snow (later Ramsay…
English surname
"son of Raul"
Rawlings was a surname brought to England with the Norman invasion and has ties to the name Raul, which means "wolf counsel."
English from German
"powerful counsel"
Serious surname choices, the latter form known via award-winning author Reynolds Price.
Roby is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive or variant of Robert, which comes from Germanic elements meaning "fame" and "bright." This shorter, friendlier version maintains the…
Romar is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a combination of the elements 'Ro' and 'Mar,' potentially meaning 'famous sea' if derived from Germanic and Latin roots. In some…
Ronel is a versatile masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'song of God' or 'God's joy,' while in French it may be a diminutive of names like Aaron or Jerome. The name…
Rosco is a masculine name that represents a variation of Roscoe, which has English origins as a surname derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'deer forest' or 'roe deer wood.' This simplified…
Persian
"tall, strongly-built, brave"
Used in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, this strong-sounding name belonged to a hero in Persian legend. Its derivation is unclear, but the consensus seems to be that it…
Roswell is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English surname that combines 'rose' (the flower) and 'well' (a spring or water source). The name gained some recognition in the…
Russian variation of Roderick, German
"famous ruler"
Russian form of Roderick given to a small number of American boys each year.
Ryaan is a contemporary masculine name with multicultural appeal, representing a variant spelling of Ryan or Rayan. In its Irish origin (Ryan), it means 'little king' or 'illustrious,' while the…
English word name
"a day of religious observance and abstinence from work"
Sabbath is a faith-inspired word name, like Sunday or Faith, that is attracting some notice since heavy metal musician Zakk Wylde chose it for his son. But then there's the band Black Sabbath, which…
Word name
Weapon-related names like Saber have been on the rise in recent years. In 2014, ten baby boys in the US were named Saber and five Sabre. The name may also relate to the Arabic Sabir, though to…
Sahid (also spelled Shahid or Saeed) is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'witness' or 'martyr.' In Islamic tradition, the term 'shahid' refers to someone who bears witness to faith through…
Latin, botanical name
An unusual name related to the willow family.
