Ellery vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellery

Boy #5,575 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Ellery Rank #5,575

Rue Rank #5,520

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 vs #5575 for Ellery.

Is Ellery or Rue more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 compared to Ellery at #5575 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Rue mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Ellery and Rue boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.