Rut Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rut Name at a Glance

Name	Rut
Meaning	Beautiful.
Origin	Swedish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Rut Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rut means “Beautiful”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rut Name Origin

Our database records Rut under Swedish origin. Browse more Swedish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rut a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rut is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rut

When considering Rut for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.