Ruy

Ruy is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “Roderick.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Ruy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“Roderick”

About the name Ruy

Ruy belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “Roderick” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ruy first appears in Social Security records in 1985. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6579 in 1986, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 24 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ruy in US records

First recorded (US)
1985
Best US rank
#6579 in 1986
Peak year
2007
Total since 1880
24

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ruy mean?

Ruy means “Roderick” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ruy a boy or girl name?

Ruy is a boy name.

What origin is the name Ruy?

Ruy comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Ruy?

Ruy first appears in US records in 1985. Its best-ever ranking was #6579 in 1986, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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