Rui vs Matheus

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

Matheus

Boy #2,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"given by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Scandinavian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,398
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rui Rank #2,294
Matheus Rank #2,398

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 vs #2398 for Matheus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rui or Matheus more popular?

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 compared to Matheus at #2398 in the United States.

What do Rui and Matheus mean?

Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin). Matheus means "given by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rui and Matheus boy or girl names?

Rui is primarily a boy name. Matheus is primarily a boy name.

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