Lino vs Rui

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lino

Boy #2,166 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flax, linen plant"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,166
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li

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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
Nicknames
Rui

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lino Rank #2,166
Rui Rank #2,294

Lino is more popular, ranked #2166 vs #2294 for Rui.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lino ___

  • Lino Marco
  • Lino Antonio
  • Lino Eduardo
  • Lino Rafael
  • Lino Bruno
  • Lino Sebastian

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 Lino

Nico Marco Valentina Sofia Matteo

If you choose Rui

Ines Ana Diego Mia Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lino or Rui more popular?

Lino is more popular, ranked #2166 compared to Rui at #2294 in the United States.

What do Lino and Rui mean?

Lino means "flax, linen plant" (Latin origin). Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin).

Are Lino and Rui boy or girl names?

Lino is primarily a boy name. Rui is primarily a boy name.

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