Ruby

Meaning red gemstone
Origin English, Latin
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Ruby
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ru-by

About Ruby

In a world of conventional boy names, Ruby sparkles with unexpected charm and modern sensibility. This gemstone name reflects a new generation's approach to identity—bold, beautiful, and delightfully unconventional.

Your son Ruby will stand out not through force but through sheer originality. He'll learn early that being different is a strength, not a weakness. His name becomes his first lesson in confidence and self-assurance.

Ruby suggests richness—of character, of experience, of perspective. Like the precious stone itself, your son will be multifaceted, catching light from every angle and revealing new depths with each passing year.

The warmth inherent in this name will shape your Ruby into someone approachable yet intriguing, familiar yet refreshingly unique. He'll navigate social situations with ease, his name serving as an instant conversation starter and memory anchor.

Years from now, when your Ruby has grown into his own, he'll thank you for gifting him a name that taught him to embrace his individuality and shine without apology.

Variations of Name Ruby

Rubee
Rubey
Rubby
Rubbee
Rubie
Rubi
Roobee
Roobey

Nicknames for Ruby

Rube
Rubes
Roo
Rubster
Ruby

Other Popular Names Beginning with R

Ripp
Reginald
Rhodes
Rowan
Ransom
Reid
Rush
Rolando
Rashad
Ramsey