467 Unisex Names That Start With R (With Meanings and Popularity)
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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"
- Romy
Origin:
Diminutive of Rosemary, Roma, Romana, Romilly etc.
- Royal
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"royal"
- Rose
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"rose, a flower"
- Rhys
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"ardor"
- Remy
Origin:
French from LatinMeaning:
"oarsman"
- River
Origin:
Nature name
- Robert
Origin:
English from GermanMeaning:
"bright fame"
- Royal
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"royal"
- Reid
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"red-haired"
- Ren
Origin:
Japanese, LatinMeaning:
"water lily, lotus, romantic love, move forward; reborn"
- Robin
Origin:
Bird name; or English, diminutive of RobertMeaning:
"bright fame"
- Rhodes
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"where roses grow"
- Rhett
Origin:
English from DutchMeaning:
"advice"
- Rue
Origin:
Botanical names or word nameMeaning:
"herb; regret"
- Romilly
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"citizen of Rome"
- Riley
Origin:
English, IrishMeaning:
"rye clearing; courageous"
- Remi
Origin:
Variation of Remy, FrenchMeaning:
"oarsman"