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Boy Dog Names That Start With R

  1. Reino

    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Reynold

    • Meaning:

      "council power"

    • Description:

      An attractive Finnish name with the potential to cross borders.
  2. Roper

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "rope maker"

    • Description:

      Cowboyish occupational name that's one of the hottest choices below the Top 1000, increasing in rank more than 5000 places since the year 2000. Roper may not be a unique choice much longer.
  3. Rion

    • Description:

      Rion is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Irish name Ryan, meaning 'little king,' or from the Greek word meaning 'flowing.' Some consider it a variation of Orion, the legendary hunter from Greek mythology. In Japanese contexts, Rion can be written with characters meaning 'jasmine' and 'sound' or other combinations. This multicultural name has gained modest popularity in recent decades across several countries, appealing to parents seeking short, strong-sounding names with international appeal. The name's brevity gives it a modern feel, while its various cultural connections provide depth and versatility. Rion projects an image of strength and individuality with a cosmopolitan flair.
  4. Rivers

    • Origin:

      Nature name and surname, English

    • Meaning:

      "rivers"

    • Description:

      The name Rivers combines two major trends: nature names like the popular River itself, and S-ending surname-names such as Brooks, Rhodes, and yes, Rivers.
  5. Ryuu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "dragon"

    • Description:

      An auspicious choice connected to dragons. English speakers will have difficulty pronouncing this name in Japanese — it's all one syllable, with barely any emphasis on the R sound.
  6. Raushan

    • Origin:

      Kazakh, Bengali

    • Meaning:

      "light, rose"

    • Description:

      KAzakh and Bengali form of Roshan, also coinciding with the Kazakh word for "rose".
  7. Rayden

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Rayden is yet another example of the dozens of new boys' names with the 'aden' sound.
  8. Rudo

    • Origin:

      Shona

    • Meaning:

      "love"

    • Description:

      In the Shona language of souther Africa, this simple and wearable boys' name means love.
  9. Raza

    • Origin:

      Urdu

    • Meaning:

      "contentment"

    • Description:

      Urdu form of the Arabic name Ridha.
  10. Rebop

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Chosen by one musician, Todd Rundgren, for his son, but unlikely to be emulated by others.
  11. Romney

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "winding river"

    • Description:

      With the fashion for all names Rom, this strong surname with ties to Old Master painter George has new possibilities. Obviously, it now has more political associations than artistic.
  12. Robinet

    • Origin:

      French diminutive of Robin, English

    • Meaning:

      "bright fame"
  13. Rustam

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "tall, strongly-built, brave"

    • Description:

      This variation of Rostam might be more English-friendly given its resemblance to the familiar Russ or Russell.
  14. Rico

    • Origin:

      Spanish, diminutive of Ricardo

    • Meaning:

      "dominant ruler"

    • Description:

      Consider this short form for your little Richard.
  15. Rojo

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "red"

    • Description:

      Colorful middle name choice.
  16. Rutger

    • Description:

      Rutger is a masculine name of Dutch and Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'gar' meaning 'spear.' This powerful combination creates a name that historically conveyed the image of a famous warrior. The name has been used in the Netherlands and other Germanic countries for centuries. While not common in English-speaking countries, it gained some recognition through Dutch actor Rutger Hauer. The name carries a strong, distinctive quality with its unique sound and historical depth. Rutger offers parents a robust, European option that's recognized internationally yet remains uncommon enough to stand out.

  17. Rube

    • Description:

      Rube is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Reuben, a Hebrew name meaning 'behold, a son'. Historically, it gained recognition in American culture as a nickname and eventually as a stand-alone name. In the early 20th century, 'Rube' became associated with the cartoon artist Rube Goldberg, known for his illustrations of complicated gadgets. The name has also carried connotations of rural simplicity, as the term 'rube' came to mean a country bumpkin in American slang. Though never extremely popular as a formal given name, it maintains a vintage Americana charm. Its short, straightforward sound gives it an unpretentious quality that might appeal to parents seeking a name with historical character and simplicity.

  18. Radcliff

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "red cliff"

    • Description:

      Harvard's sibling.
  19. Roone

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"

    • Description:

      Roone is a lively, attractive and unusual redhead entry brought into the mix by the late TV sports and news executive Roone Arledge, who seemed to own it as a one-person name when he was alive.
  20. Rudd

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "red or ruddy"

    • Description:

      The surname Rudd, made most famous by Antman actor Paul, derives from the words ruddy or red and may have originally been given to someone with a reddish complexion.