Irish Names that Start With R

  1. Runyon
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "son of a champion"
    • Description:

      Runyon is an Irish surname with considerable flair; some will connect it with Guys and Dolls writer Damon Runyon.
  2. Roibin
    • Reamon
      • Origin:

        Irish, variation of Raymond or Redmond
      • Meaning:

        "wise protector"
      • Description:

        The Irish surname and sometime first name Redmond is derived from the German Raymond, which was imported to Ireland via Norman conqueror Raymond LeGros -- Raymond the Fat.
    • Riobard
      • Ruadan
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "red-haired"
        • Description:

          One of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, St. Ruadan was a follower of St. Finian and founded an abbey in Tipperary. Other versions include Ruadhain or Ruadhan.
      • Riobart
        • Riocard