Darrel vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Darrel Rank #5,336

Rue Rank #5,520

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Darrel or Rue more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Rue mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Darrel and Rue boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.