Ruby vs Vivian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Girl #63 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color of passion"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Girl #77 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"alive, lively"

Origin: Latin (vivianus)

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Ruby Rank #63

Vivian Rank #77

Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 vs #77 for Vivian.

Is Ruby or Vivian more popular?

Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 compared to Vivian at #77 in the United States.

What do Ruby and Vivian mean?

Ruby means "deep red, the color of passion" (Latin origin). Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin).

Are Ruby and Vivian boy or girl names?

Ruby is primarily a girl name. Vivian is primarily a girl name.