Rubie
Pronunciation: [ r-OOB-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,126
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Rubie is also used as a girl name, ranked #3422.
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About the Name Rubie
Rubie is a boy name .
Is Rubie a boy or girl name? Rubie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,126 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,422. Rubie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Rubie is currently ranked #20,126 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rubie include Rub, Ruy, Ruie, and Rubkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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