List of English Baby Names Meanings Starting with R

Rolo

Latinized form of Roul, the Old French form of ROLF. Rollo (or Rolf) the Ganger was an exiled Viking who, in the 10th century, became the first Duke of Normandy. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century.

Meaning: Famous land Origin: English

Rorie

Given Name RORIE. GENDER: Masculine. USAGE: Irish, Scottish. PRONOUNCED: RAWR-ee [details]

Meaning: Redking Origin: English

Roscoe

Norse Meaning: The name Roscoe is a Norse baby name. In Norse the meaning of the name Roscoe is: From the deer forest.

Meaning: Roe-deer Origin: English

Rowland

Rowland Name Meaning. English: from Rol(l)ant, a Norman personal name composed of the Germanic elements hrod 'renown' + land 'land', 'territory' (or + -nand 'bold', assimilated to -lant 'land').

Meaning: Famous land Origin: English

Royal

From the English word royal, derived (via Old French) from Latin regalis, a derivative of rex "king". It was first used as a given name in the 19th century.

Meaning: King Origin: English

Royle

From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "rye hill" from Old English ryge "rye" and hyll "hill".

Meaning: Rye Origin: English

Rube

A rube is a country bumpkin or an inexperienced, unsophisticated person. Rube is also a nickname, often, but not necessarily of Reuben or Ruben.

Meaning: Flame of God Origin: English

Rudyard

From a place name meaning "red yard" in Old English. This name was borne by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), the author of 'The Jungle Book' and other works, who was named after Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire.

Meaning: Redpad dock Origin: English

Russ

The name Russ is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Russ is: Red. Russell was originally given as a nickname to people with red hair. Also a form of Rufus: Red-haired.

Meaning: Little redone Origin: English

Ryley

The name Ryley is a baby boy name. The name Ryley comes from the Irish origin. In Irish The meaning of the name Ryley is: Island meadow. Similar Names: Ryley ( Irish )

Meaning: Ryeclearing Origin: English