Rut

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Pronounced ROOT /ˈrut/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish, Scandinavian, and German form of Ruth — from Hebrew Rut, 'a friend, a companion'Medium

In 30 seconds: A friend; a companion: Rut is the Spanish/Scandinavian Ruth — 'a friend'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ROOT').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningThe Spanish, Scandinavian, and German form of Ruth — from Hebrew Rut, 'a friend, a companion'

U.S. rank (2024)#6097 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 834

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rut is the Spanish, Scandinavian, and German form of Ruth — from Hebrew Rut, 'a friend, a companion'. The biblical Ruth was the loyal Moabite who declared, 'Where you go, I will go.' A crisp, classic, devout name across many lands (said 'ROOT'; nickname Ruti).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Scandinavian families. Rare in this spelling, a-friend at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ruth means 'a friend, a companion' (Hebrew Rut) — the devoted heroine of the Book of Ruth — Rut is its crisp Spanish, Scandinavian, and German form (said 'ROOT').

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Ruth — root etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Ruti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rut mean?

Rut is the Spanish/Scandinavian Ruth — Hebrew 'a friend, a companion'.

How do you pronounce Rut?

It's said ROOT /ˈrut/ — one syllable.

Is Rut a boy or girl name?

Rut is a girl's name.

How popular is Rut?

Rut is a rare name in the U.S.