Ryo vs Rui

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryo

Boy #2,330 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dragon"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,330
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Popularity Comparison

Ryo Rank #2,330
Rui Rank #2,294

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 vs #2330 for Ryo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ryo or Rui more popular?

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 compared to Ryo at #2330 in the United States.

What do Ryo and Rui mean?

Ryo means "dragon" (Japanese origin). Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin).

Are Ryo and Rui boy or girl names?

Ryo is primarily a boy name. Rui is primarily a boy name.

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