The baby name Rubinho is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ʁuˈbiɲu/ (roo-BEEN-yoo).
Rubinho is Portuguese in Origin.
The baby name Rubinho is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ʁuˈbiɲu/ (roo-BEEN-yoo).
Rubinho is Portuguese in Origin.
Rubinho is a Portuguese hypocoristic, the affectionate diminutive formed with -inho from Rubens and, less commonly, from Rúben/Ruben or Rubem. Widely heard in Brazil and the Lusophone world, it functions chiefly as a nickname but is sometimes bestowed as an independent given name. Its public profile rose in late 20th century through Brazilian Formula One driver Rubens "Rubinho" Barrichello, and it reflects a broader Brazilian fondness for -inho/-inha nicknames that convey warmth and familiarity.
Meaning varies with the source name: from Rubens it draws on Latin rubens/ruber, “reddish; ruddy,” while from Rúben/Ruben (Hebrew Re'uven) it carries “behold, a son.” Related forms and variants include Rubens, Rúben/Ruben, Rubem, and the clipped pet form Binho; a feminine parallel is Rubinha. While informal in tone, Rubinho sits comfortably alongside Brazilian diminutives such as Paulinho and Zezinho as established social names.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| PT | 0 | #249 | 2 | 4,161 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| BR | 0 | #355 | 6 | 5,969 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #355 | 13 | 7,951 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #614 | 139 | 12,213 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 6 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Rubinho is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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