Rui vs Alexandre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

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Boy #2,114 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Rui Rank #2,294

Alexandre Rank #2,114

Alexandre is more popular, ranked #2114 vs #2294 for Rui.

Is Rui or Alexandre more popular?

Alexandre is more popular, ranked #2114 compared to Rui at #2294 in the United States.

What do Rui and Alexandre mean?

Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin). Alexandre means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Rui and Alexandre boy or girl names?

Rui is primarily a boy name. Alexandre is primarily a boy name.