Miko vs Rui

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miko

Boy #2,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shrine maiden (ceremonial)"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Finnish Slavic American

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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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Miko Rank #2,446

Rui Rank #2,294

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 vs #2446 for Miko.

Is Miko or Rui more popular?

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 compared to Miko at #2446 in the United States.

What do Miko and Rui mean?

Miko means "shrine maiden (ceremonial)" (Japanese origin). Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin).

Are Miko and Rui boy or girl names?

Miko is primarily a boy name. Rui is primarily a boy name.