Ruby vs Cord

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 #5,231 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rope maker, bold counselor"

Origin: English/German

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Ruby Rank #5,424

Cord Rank #5,231

Cord is more popular, ranked #5231 vs #5424 for Ruby.

Is Ruby or Cord more popular?

Cord is more popular, ranked #5231 compared to Ruby at #5424 in the United States.

What do Ruby and Cord mean?

Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin). Cord means "rope maker, bold counselor" (English/German origin).

Are Ruby and Cord boy or girl names?

Ruby is primarily a boy name. Cord is primarily a boy name.