Ruth

Pronunciation: [ r-OOTH ]

Boy Name #32,556 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ruth is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OOTH.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,556
Total SSA Count: 5

Also a Girl Name

Ruth is also used as a girl name, ranked #172.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruth

Is Ruth a boy or girl name?

Ruth is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32556. As a girl name, it is ranked #172. Ruth is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Ruth?

Ruth is pronounced r-OOTH.

How popular is the name Ruth?

Ruth is currently ranked #32556 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Ruth a common or rare name?

Ruth is an uncommon name, ranked #32556 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ruth

Ruth is a boy name .

Is Ruth a boy or girl name? Ruth is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,556 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #172. Ruth is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ruth is currently ranked #32,556 in popularity for boy names in the United States.