Ederson vs Rui

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ederson

Boy #2,281 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Son of Eder"

Origin: Brazilian Portuguese patronymic

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,281
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eder, Ed

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Rui

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ederson Rank #2,281
Rui Rank #2,294

Ederson is more popular, ranked #2281 vs #2294 for Rui.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ederson ___

  • Ederson Luis
  • Ederson Carlos
  • Ederson Miguel
  • Ederson Felipe
  • Ederson Gabriel
  • Ederson Antonio

Rui ___

  • Rui Antonio
  • Rui Miguel
  • Rui Carlos
  • Rui Alexandre
  • Rui Haruki
  • Rui Eito

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ederson

Matheus Gabriel Lucas Isabela Larissa

If you choose Rui

Ines Ana Diego Mia Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ederson or Rui more popular?

Ederson is more popular, ranked #2281 compared to Rui at #2294 in the United States.

What do Ederson and Rui mean?

Ederson means "Son of Eder" (Brazilian Portuguese patronymic origin). Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin).

Are Ederson and Rui boy or girl names?

Ederson is primarily a boy name. Rui is primarily a boy name.

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