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Boy Dog Names That Start With R

  1. 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.
  2. Royalty

    • Origin:

      American word name

    • Description:

      Royalty is a super-hot name for girls, but there's no reason it can't be used for boys too. In fact it is, but only about 5 percent of the time, making it one of those unisex names whose usage is tipped so far toward one gender that it isn't truly unisex. But still, English words are usually not intrinsically gendered so Royalty is perfectly appropriate for boys as well as girls and is one of the fastest-rising unisex names.
  3. Rua

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "red"

    • Description:

      Anglicized form of Ruadh
  4. Rudolf

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Rudolph, German

    • Meaning:

      "famous wolf"

    • Description:

      You've got the red-nosed reindeer to transcend, but there are other distinguished personages named Rudolph, Rudolf, and Rudy.
  5. Rodolfo

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "bold wolf"

    • Description:

      Romanticizes Rudolph and distances the name from the red-nosed reindeer. After remaining steadily in the US Top 500 for much of the twentieth century, Rodolfo has been slipping of late.
  6. Riqui

    • Description:

      Riqui is a masculine name that primarily functions as a diminutive or nickname for Ricardo, the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of Richard, meaning 'powerful ruler' or 'strong leader.' Common in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in sporting contexts, Riqui has a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining masculine attributes. Though less frequently used as a formal given name, some parents choose it for its modern, concise feel. The name has gained some visibility through Spanish football players who use Riqui as their professional name. Its short, distinctive sound makes it memorable, while its connection to Ricardo gives it deeper historical roots despite its contemporary feel.
  7. Radburn

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "reedy stream"

    • Description:

      Upper-crusty surname name.
  8. Rusk

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "marsh, bog"
  9. Raanan

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "fresh, luxuriant"

    • Description:

      This strong name and its variations are well used in Israel.
  10. Raza

    • Origin:

      Urdu

    • Meaning:

      "contentment"

    • Description:

      Urdu form of the Arabic name Ridha.
  11. 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.

  12. Raddix

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "root"

    • Description:

      In 2020, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden named their daughter Raddix Chloe Wildflower. They invented the name themselves, but radix is a Latin word meaning "root," giving it a nature and linguistics connection.
  13. 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.

  14. Ridger

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "one who lives on the ridge"

    • Description:

      Ridger isn't particularly common as a surname but we expect it to pick up in popularity as a first name, a la rising names Bridger and Ridge.
  15. Rron

    • Origin:

      Albanian

    • Meaning:

      "to live; to survive"

    • Description:

      Hearty name derived from the Albanian word rronj, meaning "to survive".
  16. Ruger

    • Origin:

      German surname

    • Meaning:

      "renowned spear"

    • Description:

      Ruger is a German surname most famous as a gun name, which explains its popularity as a baby name in the US. If Cannon, Gunner, and Pistol are your type of name, you might like Ruger -- but we're not inviting him for a playdate.
  17. Rancher

    • Origin:

      Occupational name

    • Description:

      Any name that combines two big trends -- in this case, occupational and western names -- has potential.

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