Meaning Ruth is derived from Hebrew meaning 'friend, companion, neighbour'. Origin of Ruth Hebrew +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Elizabeth, Anne, Marie, Ann, Abigail, Alice, Amarachi, Nathaly, Nicole, Nohemi Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Ruth RUWTH Similar Names Naomi Ruthie Meredith Rafika Rafeeqa Rafiqah Elissa Isabella Shiloh Jessica-May Year by Year Popularity of Ruth