Ruby

Hebrew

"behold, a son"

Ruby Origin and Meaning

The name Ruby is a boy's name meaning "behold, a son".

A short form of the Biblical name Reuben and especially its streamlined form Ruben. As a gemstone name, it's currently enjoying a fresh boom of popularity for girls – nearing the US Top 50 for the first time in almost a century.

Ruby Popularity

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Famous People Named Ruby

Ruby LaffoonAmerican politician, 43rd governor of Kentucky
Rupert "Ruby" WalshIrish jockey

Ruby in Pop Culture

Ruby Dennismain character in movie "Dear Mr. Wonderful"
Ruby Rhodcharacter in movie "The Fifth Element"
Rubymain character in the manga "Pokemon Adventures"