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Ruairi

ROO-uh-ree

Popularity

#6730

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Irish

Total Births

277

Peak Year

#23 in 2021

First Recorded

1988

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A masculine given name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'famous ruler' or 'red king'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ruairi Óg Ó Mórdha

    Irish chieftain, leader of the rebellion.

  • Ruairi O'Connor

    The last High King of Ireland.

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Personality Traits

NobleBraveCharismaticResolute

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