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Ruth

male

Meaning

"Companion; Friend"

From Hebrew meaning companion or friend, it is associated with the biblical Book of Ruth and themes of loyalty and kinship.

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Popularity History of Ruth

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ruth

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Famous Ruths

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    Ruth Bader Ginsburg
    American jurist who served as a Supreme Court Justice, known as "Notorious RBG"
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    Ruth (Bible)
    Protagonist of the Book of Ruth, known for her loyalty

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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