Gender: Male
Origin: Irish, Australian
Meaning: Red king, Red King
Pronunciation: ROO-uh-ree, /ˈruːəri/, R UW W AE AH R IY
Popularity Rank: #39,725
Derived from the Gaelic name Ruaidhrí, meaning 'red king'. In Irish mythology, Ruairi was a legendary high king of Ireland.
The name Ruairi is of Irish, Australian origin and means Red king, Red King. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ruairi is commonly found in United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America, and 13 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ROO-uh-ree
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈruːəri/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R UW W AE AH R IY
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Ruairi is recorded 823 times globally, ranking it as the 39,725th most common name worldwide.
Ruairi is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 386 occurrences, making it the 2,232th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Ruairi is found among 1 in every 247 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #2,232 | 1 : 1,420 |
| Ireland | #550 | 1 : 247 |
| United States of America | #43,231 | 1 : 64,611 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ruairi from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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