Red king
Derived from the Old Irish elements 'ruadh', meaning red, and 'rí', meaning king. Historically, it was the name of the last High King of Ireland, Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, who reigned in the 12th century. It remains a popular choice in Ireland and Scotland but is rare in the United States.
Less common today
Ruairi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,776 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The last High King of Ireland
Irish actor known for The Spanish Princess
Academy Award-nominated Irish film director
Former Leader of the Irish Labour Party
Irish social campaigner and writer
