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♂ Ruy
What does Ruy mean?
Ruy as a boys' name is of Old German origin, and Ruy means "famous power; red". Ruy is an alternate form of Roderick (Old German): Germanic name from hrod "fame". Ruy is also a variation of Roy (Irish, Gaelic).
STARTS WITH Ru-
Variations
RELATIONS VIA RODERICK, ROY Rod▼, Rodd, Roddy, Rory▲, Royer, Rurek, Rurik
CREATIVE FORMS(male)
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MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Ruy Grant (R.G.), ..
How popular is Ruy?
Ruy is an uncommon given name for males. Ruy is an equivalently rare surname too for all people. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)
Which version is better?
Prominent varying forms of Ruy (UNLISTED) are Rey (#751 IN 2018), Rod, Rodd, Roddy, Roderick (#1357), Rory (#368) and Roy (#542). Usage of these forms of Ruy was more pronounced among parents during 1900-1909 (MEDIAN #1547) and is now significantly reduced (#1288, 87.1% LESS USAGE). Roy has been the most prevalent, though Rory is now ranked higher, while versions such as Roy are no longer trendy. (TOP BABY NAMES, 2018)
Similar Names
Ruy is alike in pronunciation to Rae, Rai, Ray▼, Raye, Rei, Reo, Rio, Roe, Row, Rowe, Rye, Ryu, Ryuu and Wray. Other recommended sound-alike names are Guy▼, Ruby▼ and Rudy. These names tend to be more commonly used than Ruy.
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