Ruby vs Bex

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 #5,444 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ruby Rank #5,424

Bex Rank #5,444

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 vs #5444 for Bex.

Is Ruby or Bex more popular?

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 compared to Bex at #5444 in the United States.

What do Ruby and Bex mean?

Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin). Bex means "to bind, captivate (from Rebecca root)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ruby and Bex boy or girl names?

Ruby is primarily a boy name. Bex is primarily a boy name.