Famous power or lapis lazuli
In Portuguese, Rui is a short form of Rodrigo, meaning 'famous power'. In Japanese, it is a unisex name with various meanings depending on the kanji used, most commonly 'lapis lazuli' or 'gem'.
Less common today
Rui isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,296 in 2024.
Portuguese former professional footballer
Japanese professional basketball player
Portuguese professional goalkeeper
Singaporean actress
Lower Rank Five of the Twelve Kizuki · Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
