Artemis vs Ruthie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemis

Girl #1,024 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, unharmed"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,024
Total SSA Count
246
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Artie, Temis, Remi

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Ruthie

Girl #885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassionate friend, companion"

Origin: Hebrew re'ut

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#885
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ruth

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Artemis Rank #1,024
Ruthie Rank #885

Ruthie is more popular, ranked #885 vs #1024 for Artemis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemis ___

  • Artemis Moon
  • Artemis Silver
  • Artemis Grace
  • Artemis Hunter
  • Artemis Sage
  • Artemis Dawn

Ruthie ___

  • Ruthie Mae
  • Ruthie Ann
  • Ruthie Grace
  • Ruthie Jane
  • Ruthie Leigh
  • Ruthie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artemis

Apollo Orion Athena Selene Perseus

If you choose Ruthie

Bessie Millie Nellie Archie Walt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemis or Ruthie more popular?

Ruthie is more popular, ranked #885 compared to Artemis at #1024 in the United States.

What do Artemis and Ruthie mean?

Artemis means "safe, unharmed" (Greek origin). Ruthie means "compassionate friend, companion" (Hebrew re'ut origin).

Are Artemis and Ruthie boy or girl names?

Artemis is primarily a girl name. Ruthie is primarily a girl name.

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