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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Girl #1,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"herb of grace, regret"

Origin: Old English

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Richard Rank #232

Rue Rank #1,242

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1242 for Rue.

Is Richard or Rue more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rue at #1242 in the United States.

What do Richard and Rue mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Rue means "herb of grace, regret" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Rue boy or girl names?

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