Ruy
Meaning
"Brave, wise leader"
Origin
Portuguese
Pronunciation
/ruːi/
Traits associated with the name Ruy:
Dogs named Ruy tend to be loving, good-natured, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Ruy?
Naming your dog Ruy suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and unusual names. It also suggests that you are creative and have a good sense of humor.
Is Ruy a good dog name?
Ruy is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Ruy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Ruy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Ruy was, in the past month, the 4180th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Ruy is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Ruy was viewed 59 times, and liked 0 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Ruy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Ruy is most adored in Connecticut, California and Virginia.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Michigan, New Jersey and Indiana.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ruy.
Ruy is found in these categories:
spanish
Common Spanish name, derived from Rudolph, popularized by a chess master.
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