170 English Christianity Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ryder	Boy	Mounted warrior; Knight; Messenger
Ryker	Boy	Rich; Wealthy; Ruler
Ronan	Boy	Little seal; A pledge; An oath
Russell	Boy	A little red one; Red-haired
Raphael	Boy	God heals
Roy	Boy	King; Red
Ridge	Boy	A person who lived near a ridge; A continuous elevated mountain crest; Back or spine
Roland	Boy	Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land
Roger	Boy	Famous spear
Rex	Boy	King

Ricky	Boy	Brave ruler; Famous ruler; Peaceful ruler; Ruler of the people; Home ruler; Nobleman
Rudy	Boy	Famous wolf
Reuben	Boy	Behold a son
Rodney	Boy	Roda's island; Island near the clearing
Rowdy	Boy	Boisterous; Rambunctious
Ralph	Boy	Wolf counsel
Rogan	Boy	Son of Ruadhagáin; Red
Ross	Boy	Peninsula; Headland; Upland; Horse
Rylen	Boy	Rye clearing
Ramsey	Boy	Garlic Island

Roderick	Boy	Famous ruler
Rockwell	Boy	A person from Rockwell; Wood or well frequented by rooks
Ryden	Boy	Horseman; Woodland clearing; From the rye hill
Riker	Boy	Brave ruler
Romello	Boy	Of Rome
Roscoe	Boy	Forest of the roebuck; Deer forest; Doe wood
Rickey	Boy	Brave ruler
Richie	Boy	Brave ruler
Rashawn	Boy	God is gracious
Rexton	Boy	King

Robinson	Boy	Son of Robin; Bright fame
Rick	Boy	Brave ruler; Stack of hay or straw
Rakeem	Boy	Kind; Compassionate
Rusty	Boy	Red-haired
Rayshawn	Boy	Beam of light; Counsel; Protection; God is gracious
Reuven	Boy	One who sees the son; Behold, a son
Rylin	Boy	Flexible; Brave; Rye clearing
Ruston	Boy	Red-haired; Fox-colored; Rush estate; Roof wood; Brushwood estate; Hringstan's hill
Roosevelt	Boy	Rose field
Roper	Boy	Rope; Rope maker

Rich	Boy	Brave ruler; Brave king
Rodrick	Boy	Famous ruler
Rudolph	Boy	Famous wolf
Richmond	Boy	Rich hill; Strong mountain
Rickie	Boy	Brave ruler
Rider	Boy	Horse rider; Horseman; Knight; To clear out; A small stream
Ritchie	Boy	Brave ruler
Rayvon	Boy	Ray of hope
Roark	Boy	Red hero; Red champion
Rupert	Boy	Bright fame; Glory

Ryler	Unisex	Mighty; Strong; Courageous
Rainn	Girl	Rain; Shower
Rueben	Boy	Behold, a son
Rollin	Boy	Renowned land; Famous throughout the land
Rowland	Boy	Fame; Land; Brave
Rufus	Boy	Red haired; Tawny
Russel	Boy	A little red one
Rolland	Boy	Famous land
Robby	Boy	Bright fame
Randal	Boy	Shield rim; Wolf

Ryken	Boy	Brave or powerful ruler
Rafferty	Boy	Flood tide; Prosperity wielder
Russ	Boy	A little red one
Ryle	Unisex	Rye hill; Roe deer hill; Descendant of Raghall
Riddick	Boy	A person from Rerwick; Outlying settlement; Oak boundary
Rocko	Boy	Roaring; Battle cry; Crow; Rook; Shouting; Roar
Rourke	Boy	Descendant of Ruarc; Famous ruler
Ramsay	Boy	Garlic Island
Race	Boy	Competition; Ardor
Raffi	Boy	God heals; Noble; Exalter

Rawlins	Boy	Famous wolf; Wolf's counsel
Rodger	Boy	Renowned warrior; Spear; Glory; Launches; Fame
Rockford	Boy	Strong rock; Rocky ford
Rownan	Unisex	Little seal
Ryaan	Boy	Little king
Raxton	Boy	Bracca's town
Rollo	Boy	A notable, acclaimed wolf
Rutledge	Boy	Loud stream
Ryman	Boy	A merchant or dealer of rye
Rudyard	Boy	Red yard

Roswell	Boy	Horse spring
Rance	Boy	Shield rim; Laurel
Richardson	Boy	Son or descendant of a brave ruler; Son of Richard
Rogen	Unisex	Son of Ruadhagán
Richter	Boy	Judge
Rylon	Unisex	Rye field
Rorick	Boy	Famous ruler; Red king
Raden	Boy	Advice; Counsel; Protector; Beam of light
Roe	Boy	Roe; Striped; Spotted; King; Corner; Clearing; Red-haired
Romin	Boy	Peace; Joy

Ryer	Unisex	Heron; Someone who lived by a river or an island
Riordan	Boy	Little poet of the king; Royal poet; Full of wisdom
Roddy	Boy	Descendant of Rodach; Spirited; Lively; Strong
Rhonan	Boy	Little seal
Rigdon	Boy	Surname derived from a Scottish place name
Ric	Boy	Brave ruler; Ever ruler
Richer	Boy	King's army; Powerful army; Ready or eager; To stand on end
Reinier	Boy	Advice; Counsel; Decision; Army
Robertson	Boy	Son of Robert; Bright fame
Rod	Boy	Famous ruler or king; Pole; Club; To clear land for cultivation

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Infographic: Top English Christianity Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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English Christianity Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R(infographic)

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