Rui vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Japanese Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,294
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rui Rank #2,294
Ao Rank #14,516

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rui or Ao more popular?

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Rui and Ao mean?

Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Rui and Ao boy or girl names?

Rui is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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