Ruby vs Kirby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Girl #63 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color of passion"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"church settlement, village with a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja + byr

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Ruby Rank #63

Kirby Rank #2,537

Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 vs #2537 for Kirby.

Is Ruby or Kirby more popular?

Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 compared to Kirby at #2537 in the United States.

What do Ruby and Kirby mean?

Ruby means "deep red, the color of passion" (Latin origin). Kirby means "church settlement, village with a church" (Old Norse kirkja + byr origin).

Are Ruby and Kirby boy or girl names?

Ruby is primarily a girl name. Kirby is primarily a girl name.