Ruby vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Girl #63 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color of passion"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish Christian Hebrew

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Ruby Rank #63

Mary Rank #132

Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 vs #132 for Mary.

Is Ruby or Mary more popular?

Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 compared to Mary at #132 in the United States.

What do Ruby and Mary mean?

Ruby means "deep red, the color of passion" (Latin origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ruby and Mary boy or girl names?

Ruby is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.