US Popularity Rank: 5457

Origin: Chinese

Meaning: Famous ruler; Coarse silk floss; Felicitous omen, auspicious; Small

Rui is a gender-neutral name with Portuguese and Spanish origins. Meaning “famous ruler,” Rui is a simple but strong name that is a respelling of Ruy, which in turn comes from German Roderick. This short and sweet moniker is also of Chinese origin, where it has a host of meanings depending on the characters used to write the word, which includes “small,” “felicitous omen,” “auspicious,” or “coarse silk floss.” Soccer fans alike may also recognize this name as many of their famous soccer stars bear the name Rui. As you can see, Rui packs a punch!