Ruairi
ROO-uh-ree
Popularity
#6730
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'.
Numerology
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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