Rui vs Rumi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

Portuguese Brazilian Japanese Chinese

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Boy #2,145 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lapis lazuli, beauty"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Persian American

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Rui Rank #2,294

Rumi Rank #2,145

Rumi is more popular, ranked #2145 vs #2294 for Rui.

Is Rui or Rumi more popular?

Rumi is more popular, ranked #2145 compared to Rui at #2294 in the United States.

What do Rui and Rumi mean?

Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin). Rumi means "lapis lazuli, beauty" (Japanese origin).

Are Rui and Rumi boy or girl names?

Rui is primarily a boy name. Rumi is primarily a boy name.