Rudy - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rudy \r(u)-dy\ is pronounced ROO-dee. Short form of Rudolph and other Rud- names. Singer Rudy Vallee; fashion designer Rudi Gernreich; New York City mayor Rudy Giulani.

Rudy has 3 variant forms: Rudee, Rudelle and Rudi.

Baby names that sound like Rudy are Rudd and Rudey.

Rudy is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rudy. Click here to compare Rudy with related baby names.