Deciding on the perfect name for your baby boy is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever have to make.
You can easily spend hours pondering over list after list with your partner, only to end up undecided (or at loggerheads!). While some parents favour a particular name before their baby is born, others prefer to simply see their baby first before knowing right away what name will ‘suit’ them. Either way, choosing the right name for your baby boy is not a decision to be taken lightly!
There are some useful things to consider when choosing a name for your baby boy. If you've decided on the letter R, it's always interesting to learn the meaning or inspiration behind the name and where it originates from. Is there a biblical or historical story behind it or is it based on a certain place and time? Most names represent interesting associations like, "meadow" or "dwelling", while others have bold descriptions such as "brave" or "regal". Are you after a popular, classic name that most people are familiar with? Or do you prefer something modern and different that will add a unique flair to your baby’s name? Other factors include how well it sounds with the family name, initials, spellings or any nicknames that may be given.
So if your favourite letter happens to be R or you just need some extra inspiration, read our top 100 names for baby boys. After all, a name is for life not just for Christmas!
Sarto, Meaning: mender Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
25) Roman(Latin origin). Biblical name meaning "strong" or "powerful".
55) Remi(French origin) meaning "Oarsman" or "remedy".
93) Rudra(Indian origin) meaning "remover of pain".
10) Reign(English origin) meaning "rule" or "sovereign".
9) Reed(English origin) variant of Reade, Reede and Reide meaning "red".
Fortney, Meaning: strong one Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
50) Raymundo(Spanish variant of Raymond) meaning "protecting hands".
22) River(English origin) meaning "stream of water that flows to the sea".
69) Rigby(English origin) meaning "ridge farm".
64) Rhodri(Welsh origin) meaning "circle" and "wheel".
70) Ringo(Japanese origin) meaning "apple".
48) Raul(Spanish form of Hebrew origin) meaning "wolf counsel".
Gemini, Meaning: twins Origin: Latin
31) Rooney(Irish origin) meaning "red-haired".
89) Ross(Scottish origin) meaning "upland, peninsula".
28) Ronan(Irish origin) meaning "little seal".
12) Reuben(Hebrew origin). Biblical name meaning "behold, a son".
42) Raheem(Arabic origin) meaning "compassionate".
38) Rylan(English origin) meaning "island meadow".
35) Ryden(Scandinavian origin) meaning "horseman: or "rider".
101) Ryatt(American origin) meaning "created name".
11) Reis(Celtic origin) meaning "knight on horseback or "gatherer of twigs".
8) Reid(English origin) meaning "red-haired".
56) Remington(English origin) meaning "place on a riverbank".
37) Ryker(German origin) meaning "rich".
68) Ridley(English origin) meaning "reed clearing".
67) Ridge(English origin) meaning someone "who lived on or by a ridge".
1) Rae(English/old German origin) an alternate spelling of Ray, meaning "wise protector".
Proctor, Meaning: official, administrator Origin: Latin
86) Roosevelt(Dutch origin) meaning "rose fields".
65) Rhydian(Welsh origin) meaning "ardour" or "dweller by the river crossing".
72) Robert(German/English origin) meaning "bright fame".
26) Romeo(Italian origin) meaning "pilgrim from Rome".
62) Rhett(English origin) meaning "counsel" or "advice".
53) Reed(English origin) a nickname for someone with red hair or a red, ‘ruddy’ complexion.
6) Reeve(English origin) meaning "baliff".
Morrie, Origin: Latin, diminutive of Maurice
20) Rio(Spanish origin) meaning "river".
100) Ryan(English origin) meaning "little king".
71) Roary(Irish origin) meaning "red king".
57) Remus(Latin origin). Along with brother Romulus, Remus is one of the legendary twins who founded Rome.
18) Rico(Spanish origin) meaning "brave ruler".
54) Reginald(German origin) meaning "King".
76) Rocky(Italian origin) variant of Rocco meaning "rest".
Fidelis, Origin: Latin
34) Royce(English origin) meaning "son of the king".
4) Ramsey(English origin) meaning "wild garlic" from Rams island.
85) Ronald(English origin) meaning "counsel rule".
33) Royal(French and English origin) meaning "kingly".
60) Ren(Japanese origin) meaning "water lily" or "lotus".
Balbo, Meaning: mutterer Origin: Latin
97) Rupert(German origin) meaning "fame bright".
51) Rayyan(Arabic origin) meaning "watered", "luxuriant" or "plentiful".
36) Ryder(English origin) meaning "knight" or "mounted warrior".
75) Rockwell(English origin) meaning "rock spring".
58) Rene(Latin origin) Biblical name deriving from Renatus, meaning "reborn".
88) Roscoe(English origin) meaning "from the deer forest".
Columbo, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin
41) Rafferty(Irish origin) meaning "prosperity" or "one who will prosper".
29) Ronin(Japanese origin) meaning "drifter" or "wanderer".
15) Ricardo(Spanish/Portuguese origins) variant of Richard meaning "strong ruler".
81) Roger(German origin) meaning "famous spear".
Sergeant, Meaning: to serve Origin: Latin
73) Robin(English origin) meaning "fame-bright".
79) Rodney(Old German and English origins) meaning "Roda’s Island; island near the clearing".
74) Robinson(English origin) meaning "son of Robin".
Quirino, Meaning: a spearman, a warrior Origin: Latin
27) Ronaldo(Portuguese origin) equivalent to Ronald and meaning "advice ruler".
82) Rohan(Irish origin) meaning "red-haired".
95) Rufus(Latin origin) meaning "red-haired".
49) Raymond(German origin) meaning "counsellor" or "protector".
46) Randy(English origin) meaning "house wolf".
Argento, Meaning: silvery Origin: Latin
90) Rowan(Celtic origin) meaning "little red-haired one".
98) Russell(French origin) meaning "little red person" or "redhead".
Monico, Meaning: advisor Origin: Male variation of Monica, Latin
30) Ronnell(Israeli origin) meaning "song of God".
63) Rhodes(German origin) meaning "where roses grow".
3) Rainer(English origin) meaning "army counsel".
7) Reggie(Latin origin) meaning "ruler’s advisor".
91) Rowley(English origin) meaning "roughly cleared meadow".
87) Rory(Irish origin) meaning "red king".
99) Rusty(English origin) meaning "someone with red hair".
77) Roddell(French origin) meaning "ruler".
39) Ryton(English origin) meaning "from the rye farm".
21) Rishi(Indian origin) meaning "sage".
Tullio, Origin: Modern form of Roman Tullius, meaning unknown
14) Rey(Spanish origin) meaning "king".
92) Roy(Scottish origin) meaning "red".
40) Radley(English origin) meaning from "The Red Field" or "red meadow."
84) Rolf(German origin) meaning "famed wolf".
13) Rex(Latin origin) meaning "king".
59) Renfred(English origin) meaning "peaceful raven".
2) Rain(American origin) meaning "abundance blessings from above".
Pompey, Meaning: five Origin: Latin
5) Randall(English origin) meaning "Shield Wolf".
32) Roshan(Persian origin) meaning "daylight".
24) Rocco(Italian origin) meaning "rest".
23) Roan(Irish origin) meaning "little redhead".
94) Rudy(American origin) meaning "famous wolf".
78) Roderick(English origin) meaning "famous ruler".
Paine, Meaning: villager, country-dweller Origin: Latin
19) Riley(Irish origin) meaning "courageous".
44) Ramses(Egyptian origin) meaning "son of God".
16) Richie(English origin) meaning "brave ruler".
43) Ralph(English origin) meaning ‘wolf counsel".
96) Ruger(German origin) meaning "renowned honourable spear".
61) Reynold(German and English origins) meaning "powerful" or "bright".
83) Roland(German origin) meaning "famous throughout the land".
