Ruby vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

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Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Ruby Rank #5,424

Rue Rank #5,520

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Ruby or Rue more popular?

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Ruby and Rue mean?

Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Ruby and Rue boy or girl names?

Ruby is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.