Here you’ll find 18 Polish boy names that start with R, organized from “Racibor” to “Ryszard”. They span medieval, Christian, and Slavic roots, and help you choose a name or research family history.
Polish boy names that start with R are male given names used in Poland with Slavic, Germanic, or biblical origins. Ryszard, equivalent to Richard, shows Germanic influence in Polish naming history.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation (Respelling / IPA), Meaning / Origin, and Diminutive(s).
Name: The official Polish form of each name, letting you identify options and find matches in records or naming lists.
Pronunciation (Respelling / IPA): A simple English-friendly respelling with IPA when available, helping you say names correctly.
Meaning / Origin: A concise one-line meaning and linguistic origin, so you understand the name’s background and cultural associations.
Diminutive(s): Common short forms or nicknames used in Polish, useful when checking family records or everyday usage.
Polish boy names that start with R
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning/Origin | Popularity/Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafał | Rah-fahw /ˈrafaw/ | God has healed (Hebrew via Latin) | common |
| Radosław | Rah-doh-swav /raˈdɔswaf/ | joy/happiness + glory (Slavic) | common |
| Robert | Roh-behrt /ˈrɔbɛrt/ | bright fame (Germanic) | common |
| Roman | Roh-mahn /ˈrɔman/ | from Rome / Roman (Latin) | common |
| Ryszard | Rish-shard /ˈrɨʂard/ | brave ruler (Germanic) | moderately common |
| Rudolf | Roo-dolf /ˈrudɔlf/ | famous wolf (Germanic) | uncommon |
| Romuald | Roh-moo-awld /rɔˈmualt/ | fame + ruler (Germanic) | uncommon |
| Remigiusz | Reh-mee-gyoosh /rɛmiˈɡjuʂ/ | from Latin Remigius, “oarsman” (Latin) | uncommon |
| Rajmund | Rye-moond /ˈrajmunt/ | wise protector (Germanic: Raymond) | uncommon |
| Radomir | Rah-doh-meer /raˈdɔmir/ | joy/happiness + peace (Slavic) | rare |
| Radomił | Rah-doh-meew /raˈdɔmiw/ | joy/happiness + dear/kind (Slavic) | rare |
| Rościsław | Rosh-chee-swav /rɔɕˈt͡ɕiswaf/ | honour/glory (Slavic compound) | archaic |
| Racibor | Rah-chee-bor /raˈt͡ɕibɔr/ | battle + fighter (Slavic) | archaic |
| Radogost | Rah-doh-gost /raˈdɔɡɔst/ | joy + guest/host (Old Slavic) | archaic |
| Roland | Roh-land /ˈrɔland/ | famous land (Germanic) | uncommon |
| Romeo | Roh-MEH-oh /rɔˈmɛɔ/ | Roman/roamer (Italian/Latin) | rare |
| Remus | REH-moos /ˈrɛmʊs/ | Roman myth name (Latin) | rare |
| Radwan | Rahd-vahn /ˈradvan/ | glory/joy + warrior (Slavic/Arabic overlap) | rare |