Boys Names P Through T

Roswell

Roswell is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English surname that combines 'rose' (the flower) and 'well' (a spring or water source). The name gained some recognition in the…

Royale

Royale is a masculine name with French origins, derived from 'royal,' meaning 'kingly' or 'regal.' The added 'e' gives the name a distinctive French flair while emphasizing its aristocratic…

Rudo

Shona

"love"

In the Shona language of souther Africa, this simple and wearable boys' name means love .

Rufus

Latin

"red-head"

Rufus is a rumpled, redheaded (it was the nickname for red-haired King William) ancient Roman name popular with saints and singers (e.g. Rufus Wainwright); now, Rufus is on the cutting edge of cool.…

Rule

Word name

Stricter than Peace or Justice.

Rune

German and Swedish

"secret"

Name with connotations both mystical and tragic, newly popular in Europe. For English speakers, though, this name might be ruined by its homonym ruin.

Rupert

German variation of Robert

"bright fame"

Rupert is a charming-yet-manly name long more popular in Britain (where it's attached to a beloved cartoon bear) than in the U.S. Yet we can see Rupert as a more stylish, modern way to honor an…

Rutherford

English

"cattle ford"

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Ry

Short form of Ryder or Rylan; spelling variation of Rye

Musician Ry Cooder brought this short form into the lexicon -- his full name is Ryland -- and it feels more familiar now that more Ry- beginning names such as Ryder and Riley are, ahem, riding up the…

Rye

Diminutive of Ryder or Riley or word name, English

"cavalryman, messenger; rye"

Rye has the potential to become the masculine version of Rue—a short and sweet name for nature lovers (and whiskey fans too!). Rye might be short for Ryder or Riley or Rylan or any Ry-beginning name,…

Rygar

Rygar is an uncommon masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the 1980s video game character of the same name, a warrior hero in the classic arcade game by Tecmo. Unlike many…

Rylie

Variation of Riley

"rye clearing"

An alternative spelling of the popular unisex name, Riley, though this form is used more often on girls in the US.

Sabatay

Sabatay is a masculine name with Sephardic Jewish and Turkish origins. It's likely derived from 'Shabbetai' or 'Shabtai', a Hebrew name meaning 'born on the Sabbath' or 'rest'. The name gained…

Sabien

Romanian, Bulgarian, Basque, from Latin

"from the Sabines"

Sabien is a masculine name with diverse cultural connections, possibly relating to the ancient Sabine people of Italy or deriving from Latin 'sapiens' meaning 'wise.' The name may also be a variation…

Sajan

Hindi

"beloved"

An attractive and worldly name for a cherished baby son.