Gender: Male
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: R UW
Popularity Rank: #1,513
Rui may be derived from Ru, a name whose meaning is Leader, Soul, God, Good, Scholar, Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva.
The name Rui is of Spanish origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rui is commonly found in Portugal, Mauritius, France, and 74 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R UW
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Rui is recorded 44,122 times globally, ranking it as the 1,513th most common name worldwide.
Rui is most prevalent in Portugal, with 27,070 occurrences, making it the 8th most popular name in the country.
In Portugal, the name Rui is found among 1 in every 6 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | #8 | 1 : 6 |
| Mauritius | #7 | 1 : 18 |
| France | #1,111 | 1 : 601 |
| Switzerland | #234 | 1 : 178 |
| United Kingdom | #1,279 | 1 : 629 |
| United States of America | #3,333 | 1 : 2,118 |
| Brazil | #1,270 | 1 : 1,074 |
| Angola | #50 | 1 : 445 |
| Singapore | #821 | 1 : 1,234 |
| Luxembourg | #44 | 1 : 86 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rui from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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