Boy Names That Start With R

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

R is the 9th most common first initial for baby boys in the United States, with 14 R names in the top 300 for 2025, led by Roman (#42). Of those, Rory is the fastest-growing, up 79% since 2020, while Rowan saw the largest increase in births, with 1,955 more babies receiving the name than in 2020.