Ruey is of Chinese origin, meaning 'jade'. It's a unisex name, though it's more commonly used for males. The name has a unique, yet approachable sound, making it distinctive while still being easy to pronounce. Ruey is often spelled Rüei in Traditional Chinese characters (如意), which translates directly as 'as you wish' or 'as one desires', implying good fortune and fulfillment of wishes.
The name Ruey appears to have had periods of popularity, with several years having five or more births recorded. The highest number of births in a single year was seven, occurring in 1925. Overall, there were 80 births recorded under this name between 1885 and 1955.