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Rainhart
Rainhart is a masculine name of Germanic origin combining the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'hart' (strong, brave, or hardy). This powerful combination creates a meaning akin to 'strong counselor'…
Randall
English
"shield-wolf"
Medieval name without much of a future.
Raoul
French variation of Ralph
"wolf-counsel"
Raoul, with its unique three-vowel middle, rolls off the tongue in an appealing way. Raoul is one of the French names that sounds infinitely more romantic and attractive than the somewhat harsh…
Ransom
English
"shield's son"
Ransom may be rakish and handsome, but it carries an unavoidable association with holding someone for ransom. But that kind of bad boy image might be exactly what attracts you to Ransom in the first…
Rashid
Arabic
"righteous, rightly advised"
This is a widely used Arabic choice — but Rashad is more popular here. Actress Rashida Jones represents the feminine version.
Ravel
Ravel is a masculine name with diverse origins. Most prominently, it's recognized as a surname, famously borne by French composer Maurice Ravel. As a given name, it has Hebrew roots where it can mean…
Rasmus
Finnish and Scandinavian variation of Erasmus
"beloved, desired"
A form of ancient name newly popular in Eastern Europe, Rasmus is rugged and distinctive - and on trend in Estonia and Finland. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but with its philosophical roots and…
Rawly
Rawly is a unique masculine name of English origin. It likely evolved as a variant of Rawley or Raleigh, which derived from Old English place names meaning 'red clearing' or 'roe deer meadow.' As a…
Rawlins
British surname
Easy (Ezekiel) Rawlins is the hard-boiled detective created by Walter Mosley.
Raybourne
Raybourne is a masculine name of English origin, developed from a surname that combines elements meaning 'counsel' (from 'ray,' derived from Old English 'ræd') and 'stream' or 'brook' (from…
Rayfus
Rayfus is an uncommon masculine given name with unclear origins. It may be a variant of Rufus, which comes from Latin meaning 'red-haired' or 'red-headed,' with the 'Ray' prefix possibly influenced…
Rayfield
Rayfield is a masculine given name that likely originated as a transferred use of an English surname. The surname Rayfield is a variant of Rayfield or Reyfield, combining elements 'ray/rey' (possibly…
Riordan
Irish
"bard, royal poet"
Has a legitimate first name history in its native land and an appealing meaning, but pronunciation is far from obvious.
Reason
English word name
"a statement offered in explanation or justification"
A provocative word name that may strike the right chord for an adventurous baby namer, Reason has begun to sound, well, more reasonable as a name in recent years. While it did first feature in the US…
Rebel
Word name
"rebel"
Asking for trouble. Rebel Wilson is female, but this name is truly gender neutral, though hardly neutral in any other way. Rebel is undoubtedly one of the edgiest boys' names starting with the letter…
Redford
English
"red ford"
An unusual surname-style choice with a strong meaning and potential for nicknames Ford and Red. Associated with the actor Robert Redford, it was also used for a one of the main characters in the 2019…
Reef
Word name
"ridge of rock or coral on sea floor"
Reef is an uncommon nature name with mainstream potential. Its laidback, beach-y vibe makes it a perfect choice for ocean lovers. Although Reef remains well outside of the US Top 1000, it has charted…
Reginald
English
"counsel power"
Now seen as the chap in the smoking jacket in a 1930s drawing-room comedy, Reginald has actually been on the US popularity list every year since 1880. A name that was quite common throughout the…
Regin
Regin is a masculine name with Norse mythological roots. In ancient Nordic legends, Regin was a dwarf smith and foster father to the hero Sigurd. The name carries connotations of craftsmanship,…
Reinhardt
Reinhardt is a strong Germanic masculine name meaning 'brave counsel' or 'strong decision,' derived from the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'hard' (strong, brave). With deep roots in German-speaking…