Ruby vs Avon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

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Boy #5,357 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Ruby Rank #5,424

Avon Rank #5,357

Avon is more popular, ranked #5357 vs #5424 for Ruby.

Is Ruby or Avon more popular?

Avon is more popular, ranked #5357 compared to Ruby at #5424 in the United States.

What do Ruby and Avon mean?

Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin). Avon means "river" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Ruby and Avon boy or girl names?

Ruby is primarily a boy name. Avon is primarily a boy name.