466 Unisex Names That Start With R (With Meanings and Popularity)
Updated Tue Sep 05 2023
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Unisex names that start with R are a rich and varied group, headed up by friendly Celtic borrowings Riley and Reese, and cool nature names Rowan and River.
If you’re after a truly androgynous R name, there are plenty to choose from: try Royal, Robin, Ramsey, or Ridley. There are also several smart R-starting unisex names that would make great cross-cultural choices for a boy or girl, like Rio, Ren, or Rohan.
Here, our full selection of unisex names that start with R, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. Each name is used more often for the gender indicated by its heart.
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- Rowan
Origin:
Scottish and IrishMeaning:
"rowan tree; little redhead"
- Rory
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"red king"
- Ruby
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"deep red precious stone"
- Rhys
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"ardor"
- Romy
Origin:
Diminutive of Rosemary, Roma, Romana, Romilly etc.
- River
Origin:
Nature name
- Rose
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"rose, a flower"
- Remy
Origin:
French from LatinMeaning:
"oarsman"
- Robert
Origin:
English from GermanMeaning:
"bright fame"
- Rhett
Origin:
English from DutchMeaning:
"advice"
- Ren
Origin:
Japanese, LatinMeaning:
"water lily, lotus, romantic love, move forward; reborn"
- Riley
Origin:
English, IrishMeaning:
"rye clearing; courageous"
- Romilly
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"citizen of Rome"
- Reid
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"red-haired"
- Remi
Origin:
Variation of Remy, FrenchMeaning:
"oarsman"
- Rue
Origin:
Botanical names or word nameMeaning:
"herb; regret"
- Ray
Origin:
Diminutive of Raymond, word name, EnglishMeaning:
"wise protector; beam of light"
- Ryan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"little king"
- Royal
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"royal"
- Robin
Origin:
Bird name; or English, diminutive of RobertMeaning:
"bright fame"