Ruddy

Q: Is Ruddy a boy or girl name?

Ruddy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17448, and as a girl name it ranks #54684.

Q: How popular is the name Ruddy?

Ruddy is ranked #17448 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ r-UHD-ee ]

Boy Name #17,448 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ruddy is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-UHD-ee.

Parents who love the name Ruddy often also consider Ensley, Ramona, Celina .

Popularity Over Time

#17,448

Current Rank

Peaked 1956 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,448
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Rud Ruy Rudie

Middle Name Ideas

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Ruddy Damian

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Ruddy Adriel

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Ruddy Charles

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Also a Girl Name

Ruddy is also used as a girl name, ranked #54684.

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Similar Names

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Neilson Boy Scottish patronymic Celina Boy Greek Madaleno Boy Hebrew Migdal Ensley Boy English Ramona Boy Germanic Demetricus Boy Greek Castro Boy Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruddy

Is Ruddy a boy or girl name?

Ruddy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17448. As a girl name, it is ranked #54684. Ruddy is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Ruddy?

Ruddy is pronounced r-UHD-ee.

How popular is the name Ruddy?

Ruddy is currently ranked #17448 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ruddy?

Common nicknames for Ruddy include Rud, Ruy, and Rudie.

Is Ruddy a common or rare name?

Ruddy is an uncommon name, ranked #17448 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ruddy

Ruddy is a boy name .

Is Ruddy a boy or girl name? Ruddy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,448 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54,684. Ruddy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Ruddy is currently ranked #17,448 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ruddy include Rud, Ruy, and Rudie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.