Hope vs Ruth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hope

Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Wish fulfilled"

English American Christian Welsh

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Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American

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Hope Rank #317

Ruth Rank #172

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #317 for Hope.

Is Hope or Ruth more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Hope at #317 in the United States.

What do Hope and Ruth mean?

Hope means "Wish fulfilled". Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hope and Ruth boy or girl names?

Hope is primarily a girl name. Ruth is primarily a girl name.