Rui vs Alexandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

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Boy #2,455 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Rui Rank #2,294

Alexandro Rank #2,455

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 vs #2455 for Alexandro.

Is Rui or Alexandro more popular?

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 compared to Alexandro at #2455 in the United States.

What do Rui and Alexandro mean?

Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin). Alexandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Rui and Alexandro boy or girl names?

Rui is primarily a boy name. Alexandro is primarily a boy name.