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The baby name Rut is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rʊt/ (common English rendering of Rut); Swedish/Norwegian: /rʉt/ or /rɵt/; English equivalent 'Ruth' /ruːθ/.

Rut is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /rʊt/ (common English rendering of Rut); Swedish/Norwegian: /rʉt/ or /rɵt/; English equivalent 'Ruth' /ruːθ/

What is the meaning of the name Rut ?

The baby name Rut is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rʊt/ (common English rendering of Rut); Swedish/Norwegian: /rʉt/ or /rɵt/; English equivalent 'Ruth' /ruːθ/.

Rut is Hebrew in Origin.

Rut is the Scandinavian and Slavic spelling of Ruth, ultimately from Hebrew Rut (רוּת). The name’s exact etymology is uncertain, but it is widely interpreted as “friend, companion,” aligning with the biblical heroine’s steadfast loyalty. Common variants and cognates include Ruth (English, German), Rute (Portuguese), and the identical form Rut in Spanish and Polish; diminutives such as Ruti (Hebrew) and Ruthie (English) sometimes accompany it. Note that Baltic Ruta, though similar-looking, is usually tied to the rue plant rather than the Hebrew name.

Usage is anchored in Jewish and Christian traditions through the Book of Ruth. In Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, Rut appears in 19th–20th‑century records and enjoyed mid‑century popularity; Poland and Spanish‑speaking countries employ the Bible-based spelling Rut alongside Ruth. The name carries connotations of faithfulness, kindness, and resilience, making it a concise, classic choice.

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Rut – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ET Girls 0 #16 1 372
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
Iceland Girls 0 #47 16 132
Sweden Girls 2022 #64 153 1,568
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
Norway Girls 2021 #121 4 430
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
PR Girls 0 #162 6 3,171
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
LT Girls 0 #198 3 1,904
PS 0 #220 7 5,692
NA Girls 0 #233 5 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
EC Girls 0 #253 6 3,650
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
IL 0 #264 11 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
GT 0 #295 20 5,948
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
PE 0 #296 15 6,350
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
DK Girls 0 #307 10 7,429
SD Girls 0 #329 17 7,678
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #345 7 5,378
PL Girls 0 #357 8 5,096
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
BO 0 #365 17 6,868
Spain 0 #368 85 2,326
GT Girls 0 #380 128 7,500
PA Girls 0 #394 88 9,861
CL 0 #400 12 6,867
MX 0 #402 12 8,339
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
France Girls 2019 #409 3 3,279
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
Spain Girls 0 #432 796 5,561
PS Girls 0 #442 82 10,981
BO Girls 0 #451 167 9,488
UY Girls 0 #457 54 6,731
IL Girls 0 #464 157 11,648
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PE Girls 0 #468 668 14,861
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
AR Girls 0 #485 115 8,289
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
CR Girls 0 #494 39 11,342
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
KW Girls 0 #503 13 19,177
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Boys 0 #520 7 12,621
IR Girls 0 #537 9 8,334
AE Girls 0 #540 14 20,968
Finland Girls 2026 #548 217 3,895
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
CL Girls 0 #626 232 14,098
SG Girls 0 #628 5 18,916
LB 0 #648 11 13,263
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CO Girls 0 #722 399 16,140
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #824 15 4,949
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
MX Girls 0 #866 333 17,781
PE Boys 0 #869 10 14,506
United States Girls 2024 #897 20 8,487
SA Girls 0 #915 21 25,931
BR Girls 0 #919 23 12,708
NL Boys 0 #930 22 5,873
MX Boys 0 #965 18 16,355
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
MY Girls 0 #981 14 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,031 9 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,097 15 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,127 15 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,398 49 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Rut is popular in 63 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
United States
Sweden
Switzerland
France

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People also ask about Rut

Rut is predominantly a girl's name.
Rut is a one syllable name, pronounced /rʊt/ (common English rendering of Rut); Swedish/Norwegian: /rʉt/ or /rɵt/; English equivalent 'Ruth' /ruːθ/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ruth, Ruthie and Rute.
Yes, very popular — Rut ranked #64 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Rut ranks highest in Sweden (#64 in 2022).
Rut's popularity is rising. It moved from #130 in 2011 to #121 in 2021 in Norway.