Ruairi
Boy name · Irish · pronounced ROOR-ee
Verified name
What does Ruairi mean?
Red haired king
Origin and language
Irish
Language family: Irish|Gaelic
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 921 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 497 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Rory
Variant: Rory, Ruairidh
Related: Rory
Using Ruairi across cultures
The original Irish form of Rory.
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