Ava vs Ruby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Girl #63 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red, ruby-colored"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63
Total SSA Count
3,517
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rube, Rue

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ava Rank #9
Ruby Rank #63

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #63 for Ruby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ava ___

  • Ava Rose
  • Ava Grace
  • Ava Marie
  • Ava Claire
  • Ava Elizabeth
  • Ava Mae

Ruby ___

  • Ruby Rose
  • Ruby Ann
  • Ruby Grace
  • Ruby Mae
  • Ruby Claire
  • Ruby Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ava

Liam Noah Olivia Sophia Isabella

If you choose Ruby

Pearl Opal Jasper Violet Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ava or Ruby more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Ruby at #63 in the United States.

What do Ava and Ruby mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Ruby means "red, ruby-colored" (Old French origin).

Are Ava and Ruby boy or girl names?

Ava is primarily a girl name. Ruby is primarily a girl name.

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