Hiro vs Rui

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

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Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

Portuguese Brazilian Japanese Chinese

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Hiro Rank #2,121

Rui Rank #2,294

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 vs #2294 for Rui.

Is Hiro or Rui more popular?

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 compared to Rui at #2294 in the United States.

What do Hiro and Rui mean?

Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin). Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin).

Are Hiro and Rui boy or girl names?

Hiro is primarily a boy name. Rui is primarily a boy name.