The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

First letter

Short & sweet

Four letters or fewer

15 names

Irish

Ryan

From Rian; little king is a traditional interpretation

Top 100
English

Reed

Red in the surname route; also the reed plant

Familiar
Latin

Rex

King

Familiar
Welsh

Rhys

Probably ardor; enthusiasm

Familiar
Arabic

Rami

Archer; one who aims

Uncommon
Sanskrit · Hindi

Ravi

The sun

Uncommon
Japanese

Ren

Lotus or romantic love in one Japanese spelling

Uncommon
French · Latin

René

Born again

Uncommon
Irish

Rían

Traditional interpretation: little king

Uncommon
Scottish Gaelic

Ross

Headland; promontory

Uncommon
Danish · Norwegian

Rune

Secret lore; rune

Uncommon
Japanese

Ryu

Dragon in one Japanese spelling

Uncommon
Japanese

Riku

Land in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Hebrew · Scottish

Ron

Song; joy

Rare gem
Japanese

Ryo

Clear, cool or distant in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
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