Ruby Pet Name
Ruby is a popular pet name, especially for dogs. Find out what Ruby means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Ruby at a glance
How popular is Ruby as a pet name?
Ruby is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#19
Dog Name
#61
Cat Name
4,360
Pet Records
Ruby pet name popularity over time
Is Ruby a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Ruby is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Ruby more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Ruby?
Based on the available breed data, Ruby appears among:
What does the name Ruby mean?
Ruby means "Deep red gemstone" and comes from Latin (Latin).
The name is associated with classic, color, nature, modern, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Ruby nicknames
What kind of pet name is Ruby?
Ruby fits these categories:
Ruby as a human name
Ruby is also used as a human name. Ranked #74 for girls in the US (SSA 2022)
Famous pets named Ruby
Name insights for Ruby
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2006 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
4,360
Last updated
2026-09-16