Popular and traditional South African boy names that start with “R”, with meanings and origin. 24 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph | Wolf counsel | 👦 Boy | English |
| Randall | Shield wolf | 👦 Boy | English |
| Ray | Wise protector (Raymond); King | 👦 Boy | English |
| Reginald | Ruler's counsel | 👦 Boy | English |
| Reid | Red-haired | 👦 Boy | Scottish |
| Rendani | Praise (God) | 🧒 Unisex | Venda |
| Renier | Wise warrior | 👦 Boy | Afrikaans |
| Rethabile | We are happy | 🧒 Unisex | Sotho |
| Reuben | Behold, a son | 👦 Boy | Hebrew |
| Riaan | Little king | 👦 Boy | Afrikaans |
| Richard | Powerful ruler | 👦 Boy | English |
| Ricky | Powerful ruler | 👦 Boy | English |
| Rob | Bright fame (Robert) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Robert | Bright fame | 👦 Boy | English |
| Robin | Bright fame; Robin bird | 🧒 Unisex | English |
| Rodney | Island of reeds | 👦 Boy | English |
| Rofhiwa | We have been given | 🧒 Unisex | Venda |
| Roger | Famous spear | 👦 Boy | English |
| Ronald | Ruler's counsel | 👦 Boy | Scottish |
| Roy | Red; King | 👦 Boy | Scottish |
| Ruan | Little red one | 👦 Boy | Afrikaans |
| Rudolph | Famous wolf | 👦 Boy | English |
| Rudzani | Rest; Peace | 🧒 Unisex | Venda |
| Ryno | Wise warrior | 👦 Boy | Afrikaans |