Here you’ll find 14 Latin boy names that start with R, organized from “Regulus” to “Rutilius”. They range from familiar saint names to rare Roman family names and classical nicknames.

[Latin boy names that start with R] are male given names of Latin origin beginning with R. Many derive from Roman family names, virtues, or nature words and have historical or saintly use.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Origin.

Name: The Latin form appears here so you can scan spellings and spot common modern variants quickly.

Pronunciation: A simple respelling or IPA helps you say each name correctly and compare similar-sounding options.

Meaning: A short etymology or translation gives you the name’s sense and cultural associations in a few words.

Origin: Notes on Roman usage, saints, or classical sources help you judge historical depth and storytelling potential.

Latin boy names that start with R

NamePronunciationMeaningOrigin/Attestation & Notable bearers
RomulusROH-muh-lusFounder of Rome; from Roma ‘Rome’Legendary Latin; founder of Rome; Romulus Augustulus
RemusREH-musLegendary twin; uncertain etymologyLegendary Latin; Romulus’s twin; early Roman myth
RomanusROH-MAH-nusRoman; ‘of Rome’Classical/Medieval Latin; many saints; Pope Romanus
Renatusreh-NAH-tusBorn again; ‘reborn’Medieval/Ecclesiastical Latin; Saint Renatus; root of René
Remigiusreh-MIH-jee-usLikely ‘oarsman’; from remexMedieval Latin; Saint Remigius of Reims
RufusROO-fusRed-haired; ruddyClassical Latin; common cognomen; several saints
Rufinusroo-FEE-nusDiminutive of Rufus; ‘little red’Classical/Medieval Latin; Rufinus of Aquileia; church writer
Rutiliusroo-TIL-ee-usReddish; golden redClassical Latin nomen; Rutilius Namatianus (poet)
RegulusREH-gyoo-lusLittle kingClassical Latin; Marcus Atilius Regulus; Saint Regulus
Rusticusroos-TIH-kusRural; rusticClassical/Medieval Latin; Saint Rusticus; Roman family name
Rogatusroh-GAH-tusAsked; requestedLate Latin/Medieval; Saint Rogatus (martyr)
Rogatianusroh-gah-TYAH-nusRelated to Rogatus; ‘asked’Medieval Latin; Saint Rogatianus (martyr)
Rubelliusroo-BEL-ee-usReddish; from rubeusClassical Latin nomen; Rubellius Plautus; Roman gens
RubeusROO-bee-usRuddy; redClassical Latin adjective and cognomen; attested in inscriptions

Descriptions

Romulus
Mythical first king of Rome. Popular in Roman historiography and revived occasionally as a heroic given name.
Remus
Legendary brother of Romulus. Appears in Rome’s foundation myths and classical literature; used rarely as a given name.
Romanus
Widely used in late antiquity and medieval times. Gave rise to Romance forms like Romano and Roman.
Renatus
A common Christian name from Late Antiquity onward. Still familiar through René and Renato.
Remigius
Latinized name popular in medieval France. Associated with the bishop who baptized Clovis; an elegant ecclesiastical choice.
Rufus
A straightforward Latin epithet turned name. Frequent in Roman inscriptions and adopted by early Christians.
Rufinus
Used by late antique clerics and writers. Feels classical with clear medieval Christian usage.
Rutilius
A Roman family name known from late antique poetry. Distinctive and authentically Latin.
Regulus
A noble sounding cognomen meaning ‘little king.’ Attested among Roman elites and later in hagiography.
Rusticus
An adjective turned name common in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages especially among clerics and bishops.
Rogatus
Derived from Latin rogare ‘to ask.’ Appears in martyrologies and medieval ecclesiastical lists.
Rogatianus
A Latinized elaboration of Rogatus. Found in medieval hagiography and church records.
Rubellius
A Roman family name derived from rubeus. Illustrates how color epithets became nomina.
Rubeus
Rare as a given name but authentically Latin. Recognizable from literary and medieval uses.
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