Rut: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means friend or companion, a name of loyal devotion.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #7435
- Peak
- #4086 in 2009
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rut Means
Rut is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Means friend or companion, a name of loyal devotion.
How Popular Rut Is
Rut currently ranks #7435 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4086 in 2009. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Rut
- Rut is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Rut is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
- It has strong biblical roots and enduring spiritual significance.
Names Like Rut
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Rut
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rut.
Questions About Rut
What does Rut mean?
Rut is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Means friend or companion, a name of loyal devotion.
How popular is Rut?
Rut currently ranks #7435 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4086 in 2009. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Rut come from?
Rut comes from Hebrew roots. Rut is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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