Elihu vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elihu

Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Elihu Rank #5,577

Rue Rank #5,520

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 vs #5577 for Elihu.

Is Elihu or Rue more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.

What do Elihu and Rue mean?

Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Elihu and Rue boy or girl names?

Elihu is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.