Rui vs Melo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

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Boy #2,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"melodious, pertaining to song"

Origin: Greek

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Rui Rank #2,294

Melo Rank #2,220

Melo is more popular, ranked #2220 vs #2294 for Rui.

Is Rui or Melo more popular?

Melo is more popular, ranked #2220 compared to Rui at #2294 in the United States.

What do Rui and Melo mean?

Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin). Melo means "melodious, pertaining to song" (Greek origin).

Are Rui and Melo boy or girl names?

Rui is primarily a boy name. Melo is primarily a boy name.