Ruby

Meaning of Ruby

The name Ruby refers to the deep red precious gemstone of the same name.

Ruby has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ruby

Ruby has held fairly steady, sitting around #64 in 2025 after peaking at #62 in 2021.

Notable people named Ruby

• Ruby Dee
  American actress, poet, activist
• Ruby Rose
  Australian actress and model
• Ruby Bridges
  Civil rights activist
• Ruby Wax
  American-British actress, comedian
• Ruby Jerins
  American actress

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Questions about the name Ruby

What does the name Ruby mean?

Ruby means the name ruby refers to the deep red precious gemstone of the same name, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Ruby a boy's or a girl's name?

Ruby is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ruby?

In 2025, Ruby ranked #64 for girls, down from #63 the year before.

When was Ruby most popular?

Ruby peaked at #62 in 2021.