Girl

Ruth

ROOTH

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“Hebrew origin meaning 'friend' or 'companion.' Biblical reference to Ruth, a symbol of loyalty and devotion, with enduring classic appeal.”

Popularity Over Time

Ruth US popularity rank over timeRank 364 in 2006 to rank 4 in 1908. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#4#184#3641900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #172 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

1

Style

ClassicTimelessSoftVintageElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Supreme Court Justice)
  • Ruth (biblical)
  • Ruth Graves Wakefield (inventor)

Collections

Works Everywhere → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Short & Strong → Vintage Revival →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Hebrew origin with universal English-speaking recognition

People Also Ask

Hebrew origin meaning 'friend' or 'companion.' Biblical reference to Ruth, a symbol of loyalty and devotion, with enduring classic appeal.

Ruth is currently ranked #172 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Ruth works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.

Names that pair beautifully with Ruth include Beatrice, Imogen, Clara, Rosalind, Thaddeus.