Rudy
Meaning of Rudy
Rudy is a popular male name with American and British English pronunciations both pronounced as ROO-dee (/ˈruːdi/). It also has a variation, Rudi. In the United States of America, Rudy has been given to newborns consistently over the years, ranking around the 800s in popularity. However, it peaked in popularity in the early 1960s when it reached its highest rank of 279. Since then, its popularity has gradually declined but remains a well-known and loved name for baby boys.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ROO-dee (/ˈruːdi/)
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Notable People Named Rudy
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| Rudy Fernández - Rodolfo "Rudy" Fernández Farrés is a successful Spanish professional basketball player known for his achievements in the EuroLeague and the NBA. |
| Rudy Ray Moore, also known as Dolemite, was an American comedian, actor, and film producer who created the iconic character Dolemite, later portrayed by Eddie Murphy in the 2019 film Dolemite Is My Name. |
| Rudy Tomjanovich - Rudolph Tomjanovich Jr. is a former professional basketball player and coach who also worked as a consultant for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. |
| Rudy Ruettiger - Daniel Eugene Ruettiger, also known as Rudy, is an American motivational speaker and author who gained fame for his college football career at Notre Dame, inspiring the 1993 film "Rudy." |
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| Rudy Garcia-Tolson is a renowned Paralympic swimmer, runner, and triathlete hailing from the USA. |
| Rudy Sablan - Rudolph Guerrero Sablan was a Guamanian politician and member of the Democratic Party of Guam who served as the 2nd Lieutenant Governor of Guam from 1975 to 1979. |
| Rudy Boschwitz - Rudolph Ely "Rudy" Boschwitz is a former United States senator from Minnesota and a member of the Republican Party. |
| Rudy Perpich - Rudolph George Perpich Sr. was an American politician and dentist who served as the governor of Minnesota, known for being the state's only Roman Catholic governor and the only one to serve non-consecutive terms. |
| Rudy Wurlitzer - Rudolph "Rudy" Wurlitzer is an American novelist and screenwriter known for his impactful contributions to literature and film. |
| Rudy Adrien Camacho is a French professional footballer known for his role as a defender at Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew. |
