Lulu vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lulu

Girl #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl; precious gem"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic English German American African

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Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English French American

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Lulu Rank #3,443

Rue Rank #5,520

Lulu is more popular, ranked #3443 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Lulu or Rue more popular?

Lulu is more popular, ranked #3443 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Lulu and Rue mean?

Lulu means "pearl; precious gem" (Arabic origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Lulu and Rue boy or girl names?

Lulu is primarily a girl name. Rue is primarily a boy name.