Richard vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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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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Richard Rank #232

Rue Rank #5,520

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Richard or Rue more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Richard and Rue mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Richard and Rue boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.