What origin is the name Ruby?

Ruby comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Ruby a popular name?

Ruby is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Ruby does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Ruby?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Ruby — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Ruby

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Ruby

Ruby

Unisex

english

2 syllables

Ruby is an english unisex name meaning "Taking its name from the vibrant red gemstone, this English name symbolizes a precious jewel and deep red color.".

Parents who choose Ruby pick a unisex name from the english tradition, meaning "Taking its name from the vibrant red gemstone, this English name symbolizes a precious jewel and deep red color.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Taking its name from the vibrant red gemstone, this English name symbolizes a precious jewel and deep red color.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Ruby

Very rare in US records

What does Ruby mean?

Ruby is a unisex name of english origin meaning "Taking its name from the vibrant red gemstone, this English name symbolizes a precious jewel and deep red color.".