37 Old German Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ricardo	Boy	Powerful ruler
Rodrigo	Boy	Famous ruler
Roland	Boy	Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land
Ricky	Boy	Brave ruler; Famous ruler; Peaceful ruler; Ruler of the people; Home ruler; Nobleman
Rolando	Boy	Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land
Roan	Boy	A raven; Red-haired; From the rowan tree
Rico	Boy	Brave commander; Powerful leader
Roderick	Boy	Famous ruler
Riker	Boy	Brave ruler
Rickey	Boy	Brave ruler

Richie	Boy	Brave ruler
Rick	Boy	Brave ruler; Stack of hay or straw
Roel	Boy	Famous land; Famous wolf; Famous ruler
Rich	Boy	Brave ruler; Brave king
Rodrick	Boy	Famous ruler
Rickie	Boy	Brave ruler
Rider	Boy	Horse rider; Horseman; Knight; To clear out; A small stream
Ritchie	Boy	Brave ruler
Rollin	Boy	Renowned land; Famous throughout the land
Roi	Boy	Famous ruler; My shepherd

Rolland	Boy	Famous land
Rodger	Boy	Renowned warrior; Spear; Glory; Launches; Fame
Roane	Boy	A raven; Red-haired; From the rowan tree
Ric	Boy	Brave ruler; Ever ruler
Roldan	Boy	Famous land; Glorious territory; From the famous land
Rickson	Boy	Son of Rick; Son of a brave ruler
Rik	Boy	Home ruler; Peace ruler; Brave ruler
Rodman	Boy	Famous ruler; Hroda's island
Rody	Boy	Famous ruler; Hroda's island; Renown
Rollie	Boy	Famous land

Richan	Boy	Strong ruler; Brave ruler
Ranulf	Boy	Wolf's counsel
Robbins	Boy	Bright fame
Rodolphus	Boy	Famous wolf
Rayk	Boy	Advice
Rozalin	Girl	Gentle horse; Beautiful rose;
Rohm	Unisex	Fame

Infographic: Trendy Old German Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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