Ruth vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruth

Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Ruth Rank #172

Vera Rank #226

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #226 for Vera.

Is Ruth or Vera more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Ruth and Vera mean?

Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Ruth and Vera boy or girl names?

Ruth is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.