British Names that Start With R

By Nameberry

Updated Tue Oct 01 2024

Ryder
- Origin:
  British surname
- Meaning:
  "cavalryman, messenger"
- Description:
  Ryder, one of the current favorite er-ending boys’ names, has been in the spotlight since Kate Hudson and her rocker husband Chris Robinson chose it for their son in 2004. Very popular in several provinces of Canada, Ryder was chosen by John Leguzamo for his son and adorns Boy Meets World star Ryder Strong.
Rawlins
- Origin:
  British surname
- Description:
  Easy (Ezekiel) Rawlins is the hard-boiled detective created by Walter Mosley.

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