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Origin & history of Rut1
Biblical / Czech / Hebrew / Icelandic / Polish / Spanish / Swedish roots
The name Rut is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word rut meaning friend or companion . In the Bible, Rut was a loyal and devoted daughter-in-law. The name has biblical significance and symbolizes loyalty, kindness, and strength. Rut is a simple and elegant name with a timeless appeal. It is popular in Hebrew-speaking countries and has gained some popularity internationally.
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Root name
The root form of Rut is
Rut — meaning Companion, friend.
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Modern usage
Rut remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Rut?
2009
peak year
Rut has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #6623), with about 19 babies named Rut each year. In 2009, 38 babies received the name (ranked #4086). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 834.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
38
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #4,086)
(ranked #4,086)
19
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
190
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
834
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Rut5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
🌍Adventurous
🦋Free spirit
🎭Adaptable
💬Magnetic
R9
U3
T2
Sum: 14 → Life path 5
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Personality of Rut🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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Names that combine with RutSibling pairings that share the timeless, classic energy of Rut.
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