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Girl Name

Rut

"Friend or compassionate; variant of Ruth from Hebrew"

Ranked #6097 for girls

About the Name Rut

Meaning

Friend or compassionate; variant of Ruth from Hebrew

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Girl

First Letter

R

Girl Rank

#6097

Rut is a girl name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Friend or compassionate; variant of Ruth from Hebrew" and Currently ranked #6097 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
#15
1970
#72
1980
#152
1990
#269
2000
#236
2010
#90
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Rut

  • RB Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Supreme Court Justice)
  • RP Ruth Pointer (Singer)

Names Similar to Rut

Ruth

Girl

Friend or compassionate friend, representing loyalty and companionship.

Ruby

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Named after the precious gemstone; associated with the color red and deep value.

Rue

Girl

Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
3
Starts with
R
Origin
Hebrew

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