Rui vs Liham

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

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rui Rank #2,294
Liham Rank #6,616

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rui or Liham more popular?

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Rui and Liham mean?

Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Rui and Liham boy or girl names?

Rui is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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