Manu vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manu

Boy #5,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bird, free spirit"

Origin: Maori/Polynesian

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Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Manu Rank #5,342

Rue Rank #5,520

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Manu or Rue more popular?

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Manu and Rue mean?

Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Manu and Rue boy or girl names?

Manu is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.