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Pierre
French variation of Peter
"rock, stone"
One of the most familiar — if not stereotypical — Gallic names. Pierre was a Top 5 name in France from the 19th century through 1940 and is now on a steady decline in its native land. In the US,…
Raekwon
Raekwon is a contemporary masculine name that gained recognition primarily through hip-hop culture. The name rose to prominence in the 1990s when rapper Raekwon (born Corey Woods) became famous as a…
Raheem
Variation of Rahim, Arabic
"empathetic, merciful"
A strong Arabic choice with a covetable meaning — one of the most important considerations in the Muslim baby name practice.
Rakeem
Arabic
"wise, intelligent"
Rakeem is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word "rakeem" meaning "wise" or "intelligent" in Arabic. It is also associated with "Al-Rakeem," which appears in the Quran referring…
Ramiro
Spanish; Portuguese
"great judge"
A charming -o name with cool nickname possibilities, Ramiro is also a historical choice: there were 2 Aragonese Spanish kings named Ramiro.
Ramsey
English, Scottish
"garlic island"
Tough, cool, and rugged, Ramsey is a Scottish and English surname that has plenty of potential as a given name. Similar in style to Murray, Murphy, and Rafferty, it was chosen for around 90 boys and…
Rashad
Arabic
"having good judgment"
In the US, Rashad is one of the most popular and best-known Arabic names, through several sports and entertainment celebrities.
Rashawn
Rashawn is a masculine name that emerged in the United States around the 1970s and gained modest popularity through the 1990s. The name appears to combine the prefix 'Ra-' (possibly from the Egyptian…
Rasheed
Rasheed derives from Arabic origins, specifically from the name 'Rashid' (رشيد), meaning 'rightly guided,' 'having good judgment,' or 'following the right path.' This name has significant historical…
Reilly
Irish
"courageous"
This more elaborate but not unfamiliar spelling of Riley feels oddly more feminine. Designer and Beatle daughter Stella McCartney has a daughter named Reilley. Still, Reilly or more common Riley is…
Rigoberto
Rigoberto is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'rik' meaning 'power', 'ruler', or 'wealthy' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It literally translates to 'bright…
Rodolfo
Spanish
"bold wolf"
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.
Rolando
Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese variation of Roland, German
"famous throughout the land"
Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.
Ronaldo
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Ronald, Scandinavian
"ruler's counselor"
Ronaldo gained international prominence largely through Brazilian football (soccer) superstars, most notably Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima and later Cristiano Ronaldo. These sporting icons helped…
Shaquan
Modern invented name
Shaquan combines elements of both Arabic influence ('Sha' often appearing in names meaning 'king' or 'royal') with African sounds, though it was primarily created as a unique American name rather…
Shaquille
Arabic
"well developed, handsome"
No longer a one-person name, as a number of parents have been inspired by basketball great Shaquille O'Neal to adopt it for their own future athletes.
Shaun
Spelling variation of Sean
Shaun is the least popular spelling of the once-wildly popular name, more usually spelled Sean or Shawn. Parents who have a reason to choose this name now would (and should) most likely go with the…
Shea
Irish
"the stately, dauntless one; hawk"
Not to be confused with shea butter, this name is a common surname in Ireland, combining spirit, substance, and gentleness. The traditional Irish form is Séaghdha (SHEH), though it could also be used…
Stefan
German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen, Greek
"crown, garland"
An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949, fell off in 2008 for one year, then dropped off again in 2024 and seems to be heading downward along with…
Tariq
Arabic
"the one who knocks at the door"
A strong and confident name growing in popularity, in numerous spellings.