154 German Christianity Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ryker	Boy	Rich; Wealthy; Ruler
Ruth	Girl	Friend; Famous spear
Rafael	Boy	God has healed
Rachel	Girl	Ewe; Female sheep
Rebecca	Girl	To tie; To bind
Ruben	Boy	Behold, a son
Rocco	Boy	Rest; Repose; Rook; Crow; Battle cry; Roar
Renata	Girl	Born again; Rebirth; Brave lion
Raphael	Boy	God heals
Rosa	Girl	Rose; Dew

Roland	Boy	Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land
Roger	Boy	Famous spear
Ramon	Boy	Famous protector; Advice; Counsel
Ramona	Girl	Wise protector; Advice; Counsel
Rocky	Boy	Rest; Crow; Rook
Rogelio	Boy	Famous spear; To ask; To request
Ramiro	Boy	Great judge; Law; Wedge; Famous
Ralph	Boy	Wolf counsel
Rodolfo	Boy	Famous wolf
Roan	Boy	A raven; Red-haired; From the rowan tree

Rosemarie	Girl	Bitter rose; Dew of the sea
Rami	Boy	Shooter; To be ambitious; Counsel; Protection; To come; Sheep; Night; Exalted; Mercy
Ria	Girl	To flow; Ground; Love; Beloved; Crimson pear; Joyful; Sweet; Free
Rainer	Boy	Advice; Counsel; Army
Rick	Boy	Brave ruler; Stack of hay or straw
Rayshawn	Boy	Beam of light; Counsel; Protection; God is gracious
Romel	Boy	To make noise; To move impetuously; From Rome; Roman
Rainier	Boy	Counsel; Advice; Army; Warrior
Rolan	Boy	Famous land; Renowned land
Rafaela	Girl	God has healed

Rider	Boy	Horse rider; Horseman; Knight; To clear out; A small stream
Rupert	Boy	Bright fame; Glory
Roque	Boy	Crow; Rook
Ryne	Boy	Little king
Rosali	Girl	Rose; Fame
Randal	Boy	Shield rim; Wolf
Redding	Boy	Counsel; Red
Roselie	Girl	Famous type; Rose
Rommel	Boy	To mess around; To make a noise
Rand	Boy	Shield rim; Wolf; Beach

Rocko	Boy	Roaring; Battle cry; Crow; Rook; Shouting; Roar
Rodger	Boy	Renowned warrior; Spear; Glory; Launches; Fame
Rucker	Unisex	To move; Draw; Thief; Greedy; Acquisitive person
Rainy	Girl	Heavy rains; Queen; Advice; Counsel
Renatta	Girl	Reborn
Rahm	Boy	High Lofty; Exalted; Supreme; Soot; Rack
Rollo	Boy	A notable, acclaimed wolf
Ruchel	Girl	Ewe
Raphaela	Girl	God heals; God has healed
Rilla	Girl	Small brook; To sparkle; Beloved; Loved

Rance	Boy	Shield rim; Laurel
Richter	Boy	Judge
Ryer	Unisex	Heron; Someone who lived by a river or an island
Rosalin	Girl	Rose; Graceful; Beautiful
Raynie	Unisex	Queen; Counsel; Advice
Roch	Boy	Crow; Rook; Rough; River opposite of the wood
Richer	Boy	King's army; Powerful army; Ready or eager; To stand on end
Reesa	Girl	Mighty; Rich; Ardour; Enthusiasm
Rod	Boy	Famous ruler or king; Pole; Club; To clear land for cultivation
Raife	Unisex	Counsel of the wolf; Wise wolf

Romey	Unisex	Famous type; Sea of bitterness; Love
Ryser	Girl	Someone from Reis or Reissen in Bavaria; Warrior; Traveler; Someone who lived near a thicket; Woodcutter
Rinaldo	Boy	Powerful advisor; Bright advisor
Ruy	Boy	Famous ruler; Red-haired
Romona	Girl	Protective advice; Fruit tree
Rolf	Boy	Famous wolf
Rohn	Boy	Stump block
Ramos	Boy	Bough; Branch; Bouquet
Reiden	Unisex	Someone who lived in a forest clearing
Rodrigue	Boy	Famous warrior or powerful ruler

Rudie	Girl	Famous wolf
Rodriquez	Unisex	Son of Rodrigo; Famous power
Rebekka	Girl	To tie; To bind; To join
Roslin	Unisex	Rose; Fame
Reni	Unisex	Born again
Ralf	Boy	Wolf counsel; Advice
Ritter	Boy	Knight; Rider; Mounted warrior
Rody	Boy	Famous ruler; Hroda's island; Renown
Rogers	Boy	Famous spear
Rambo	Boy	Raven; Bold; Brave; Bright

Rangel	Boy	A mighty ruler
Rudolf	Boy	Famous wolf
Reichen	Unisex	To reach; Rich; Powerful
Rise	Unisex	Beautiful; Lovely; Generation; Rapids; Mighty
Roney	Boy	Little seal; Descendant of Ruanaidh
Rurik	Boy	A famous, legendary ruler
Rader	Unisex	Wheelmaker
Rolly	Unisex	Fame; Land; Brave
Raffaela	Girl	God heals; God has healed
Ruca	Unisex	Famous ruler

Rosalene	Girl	Graceful; Beautiful
Reigh	Unisex	Ewe; Advice; Protection
Raeven	Unisex	Raven; Ewe; Advice; Protection
Romelia	Unisex	From Rome; Glorious heroine
Richel	Girl	Brave ruler; Rich; Ewe; Little rock
Rahel	Girl	Ewe
Rhue	Unisex	Calm; Rough; Crude
Ricarda	Girl	Brave ruler
Rejina	Girl	Queen
Roda	Unisex	Rose; She who brings splendor

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