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Rui
BoyMeaning of Rui: Portuguese: 'renowned ruler'
Rui is a boy's name most strongly associated with Portuguese naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2298th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1460th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#2298
59 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1460
18 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
972
First recorded 1967 · peak 2024
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
91% boys · 9% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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