Ru

At a glance

37 dogs named Ru appear in public records. It is used for girls and boys alike (69% female).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

#2,598dog name of 19,856

1 in 22,371dogs

37dogs in the records

#3,170cat name

Girls 68%Boys 30%Not recorded 2%

69% girls · 31% boys among 36 dogs with a recorded sex

Rising

Dogs named Ru per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Is Ru a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (69% female).

How popular is Ru for dogs?

Ru is the #2,598 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 37 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Ru?

Ru is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Ru?

Rio, Roo and Rue sound similar.

What breeds are often named Ru?

Shiba Inus, Chihuahuas and Shih Tzus are the breeds most often called Ru.