boy

Ruairi

"red king"

ROO-ree

Origin

Irish Gaelic

Syllables

Zodiac

Aries

Trend

Rising

At a glance

Ruairi is a name often given to boys. Ranked #6730 and is currently rising on the charts. It comes from a Irish Gaelic origin and traditionally means "red king". It has 2 syllables.

The Story of Ruairi

Ruairi is the Irish form of Rory, linked to ancient kings. Its fiery meaning suits energetic boys. Popular in Ireland and growing elsewhere.

Popularity

Currently ranked #6730 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #6730. Changed +1410 positions from last year.

Numerology Profile

1Life Path

Pioneers new paths.

9Soul Urge

Compassionate leader.

3Personality

Social and expressive.

5Expression

Seeks freedom.

Zodiac & Astrology

Aries

Fire

Ruled by Mars

Embodies warrior spirit.

Strengths

Energetic

Direct

Compatible Signs

Leo

Sagittarius

Lucky Numbers

Lucky Colors

Red

Green

Best Career Paths

Leader

Athlete

Explorer

Name Energy & Vibe

Bold and regal energy.

Color Aura

Fiery Red

Element

Fire

Season

Spring

Gemstone

Ruby

Spirit Animal

Falcon

Power Word

Sovereign

Energy Type

Fire × Spring

Personality & Traits

Courageous

Faces fears head-on.

Passionate

Lives with intensity.

Loyal

Stands by friends.

Famous People Named Ruairi

Ruairi Quinn

Irish politician

Ruairi O'Connor

Actor

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Ruairi in Pop Culture

Ruairi

Irish folklore

Historical Events

1014

Associated with Irish high kings.

International Variations

RoryEnglish

RuairidhScottish

Ruairi in Different Scripts

Ruairí

Irish

Ruairi

Latin

Nicknames & Short Forms

Rory

Rui

Middle Name Suggestions

Beautiful middle name pairings with Ruairi:

Ruairi Patrick

Ruairi Sean

Ruairi Liam

Ruairi Finn

Ruairi Cillian

Ruairi Oisin

Similar Sounding Names

Fun Facts & Trivia

Means red-haired king.

Common in medieval Ireland.

Name Compatibility

Names that pair beautifully with Ruairi as partners:

Ruairi&Aoife

Ruairi&Ciara

Ruairi&Erin

Ruairi&Megan

Sibling Name Suggestions

Names that pair beautifully with Ruairi:

Declan

Aidan

Cian

Niamh

Saoirse

Eoin

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Pronunciation

ROO-ree

Quick Facts

First LetterR

Genderboy

Syllables2

OriginIrish Gaelic

Name DayAugust 15

Rank#6730

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This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.