Letter R Boy Baby Names 2026
Roman and Rowan top the list of popular R-names for boys.
| Name | Number of Births |
|---|---|
| Roman | 6,162 |
| Rowan | 5,212 |
| Robert | 3,772 |
| Ryan | 3,532 |
| River | 3,139 |
| Ryder | 2,710 |
| Ryker | 2,003 |
| Rhett | 1,936 |
| Rory | 1,768 |
| Riley | 1,666 |
| Rafael | 1,639 |
| Richard | 1,505 |
| Ronan | 1,406 |
| Reid | 1,150 |
| Romeo | 1,129 |
| Remington | 1,105 |
| Russell | 944 |
| Ricardo | 833 |
| Raphael | 807 |
| Raymond | 807 |
| Remy | 781 |
| Rhys | 778 |
| Rylan | 771 |
| Reed | 770 |
| Raiden | 739 |
| Rome | 694 |
| Rocco | 679 |
| Reece | 675 |
| Royal | 640 |
| Ruben | 632 |
| Rowen | 617 |
| Rodrigo | 614 |
| Royce | 606 |
| Ronin | 600 |
| Roy | 570 |
| Ridge | 566 |
| Rio | 563 |
| Rocky | 520 |
| Roberto | 519 |
| Rhodes | 511 |
| Rayan | 499 |
| Reese | 475 |
| Roland | 466 |
| Raul | 440 |
| Ronald | 438 |
| Robin | 382 |
| Ryland | 382 |
| Ryatt | 376 |
| Rudy | 354 |
| Reign | 333 |
In 2025, Roman emerged as the clear frontrunner for boy baby names starting with 'R' in the United States, accounting for 6,162 births. Close behind, Rowan secured the second spot with 5,212 babies, followed by the enduring classic Robert and the perennially popular Ryan. The data highlights a strong preference for modern and nature-inspired choices like River, Ryder, and Ryker, which also ranked highly, alongside a continued appreciation for more traditional names such as Richard and Raymond, showcasing a diverse landscape of 'R' name preferences among American parents.
Data Source: USA Social Security Administration