Gender: Male
Origin: American
Meaning: Famous Wolf, Russet, Ginger
Pronunciation: ROO-dee, /ˈruːdi/, R UW D IY
Popularity Rank: #1,510
Derived from the Old English name 'Rudolf' meaning 'famous wolf'. It can also be a diminutive of the name 'Rudolph'.
The name Rudy is of American origin and means Famous Wolf, Russet, Ginger. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rudy is commonly found in United States of America, France, Italy, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ROO-dee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈruːdi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R UW D IY
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Rudy is recorded 44,195 times globally, ranking it as the 1,510th most common name worldwide.
Rudy is most prevalent in United States of America, with 11,415 occurrences, making it the 503th most popular name in the country.
In Belgium, the name Rudy is found among 1 in every 83 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #503 | 1 : 158 |
| France | #478 | 1 : 190 |
| Italy | #716 | 1 : 270 |
| Belgium | #136 | 1 : 83 |
| Guatemala | #85 | 1 : 94 |
| Peru | #619 | 1 : 518 |
| Malaysia | #734 | 1 : 1,096 |
| Netherlands | #586 | 1 : 246 |
| Bolivia | #343 | 1 : 237 |
| Mexico | #1,328 | 1 : 855 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rudy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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