English girl name
Ruby Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Ruby means ruby, red gemstone. From the red gemstone, whose name comes from Latin rubeus, red.
Ruby is a gemstone name, taken from the red jewel whose English name goes back to the Latin rubeus, meaning red. Like other jewel names, it came into use as a given name in the nineteenth century and was especially popular in the Victorian era. After a quieter period it returned in the late twentieth century. It is a vivid, confident name, short enough to pair with almost any middle name.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Ruby
ROO·bee
Ruby has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Ruby
RubiRubieRubyn
Well-known people named Ruby
Ruby Rose, Ruby Wax.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruby mean?
Ruby means "ruby, red gemstone". From the red gemstone, whose name comes from Latin rubeus, red.
How do you pronounce Ruby?
Ruby is pronounced ROO-bee.
What is the origin of Ruby?
Ruby is an English girl name.
How many syllables are in Ruby?
Ruby has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Ruby?
Other spellings and forms include Rubi, Rubie, Rubyn.