Ruth vs Rhoda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruth

Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rose island (geographic reference to Rhodes)"

Origin: Greek

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Ruth Rank #172

Rhoda Rank #2,848

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #2848 for Rhoda.

Is Ruth or Rhoda more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Rhoda at #2848 in the United States.

What do Ruth and Rhoda mean?

Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin). Rhoda means "rose island (geographic reference to Rhodes)" (Greek origin).

Are Ruth and Rhoda boy or girl names?

Ruth is primarily a girl name. Rhoda is primarily a girl name.