Rugby - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Rugby \r(u)-gby, rug-by\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "rook fortress". Name of a famous British school, which gave its name to the famous game.

Similar baby names are Ruby, Digby, Rube, Robby and Rubi.

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