Boy Names That Start With R

Ranked in the United Kingdom in 2025, with birth trends and peak years.

R is the 3rd most common first initial for baby boys in the United Kingdom, with 33 R names in the top 300 for 2025, led by Rory (#17). Of those, Rome is the fastest-growing, now 2.5 times as common as in 2020, while Rowan saw the largest increase in births, with 701 more babies receiving the name than in 2020. Reuben (#25) is one of nine R names that reached their highest ranks on record in 2025.