UnisexPortuguese origin

Rui: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A famous ruler, known and celebrated.

Origin
Portuguese
Syllables
1
Current rank
#3601
Peak
#2103 in 1971

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1967: #444019671980: #307119801990: #572619902000: #894920002005: #816520052010: #662820102015: #501720152020: #36012020#1#8949

What Rui Means

Rui is a unisex name of Portuguese origin. A famous ruler, known and celebrated.

How Popular Rui Is

Rui currently ranks #3601 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2103 in 1971. It is rising.

Good to Know About Rui

  • Rui has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • It carries royal connotations and regal history.
  • With just one syllable, Rui is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.

Names Like Rui

Other Portuguese names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Rui

Portuguese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rui.

Questions About Rui

What does Rui mean?

Rui is a unisex name of Portuguese origin. A famous ruler, known and celebrated.

How popular is Rui?

Rui currently ranks #3601 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2103 in 1971. It is rising.

Where does Rui come from?

Rui comes from Portuguese roots. Rui has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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