Ruby

Pronunciation: [ r-OOB-ee ]

Boy Name #5,424 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ruby is a boy name, recorded for 18 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OOB-ee.

Parents who love the name Ruby often also consider Ruth, Ruby, Ruthie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,424
Total SSA Count: 18

Alternative Spellings

Ruben #502

Also a Girl Name

Ruby is also used as a girl name, ranked #63.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruby

Is Ruby a boy or girl name?

Ruby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5424. As a girl name, it is ranked #63. Ruby is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Ruby?

Ruby is pronounced r-OOB-ee.

How popular is the name Ruby?

Ruby is currently ranked #5424 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Ruby a common or rare name?

Ruby is an uncommon name, ranked #5424 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ruby

Ruby is a boy name .

Is Ruby a boy or girl name? Ruby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,424 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63. Ruby is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ruby is currently ranked #5,424 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ruby include Ruben . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.