Ruby
Meaning
"red, ruby-colored"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #63
- Total SSA Count
- 3,517
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Rube, Rue
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"red, ruby-colored"
Origin: Old French
"sailor, one who sails"
Origin: English
Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 vs #231 for Saylor.
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Ruby is more popular, ranked #63 compared to Saylor at #231 in the United States.
Ruby means "red, ruby-colored" (Old French origin). Saylor means "sailor, one who sails" (English origin).
Ruby is primarily a girl name. Saylor is primarily a girl name.