Rue vs Avon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rue

Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English French American

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Boy #5,357 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English Welsh British Celtic

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Rue Rank #5,520

Avon Rank #5,357

Avon is more popular, ranked #5357 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Avon more popular?

Avon is more popular, ranked #5357 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Avon mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Avon means "river" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Rue and Avon boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Avon is primarily a boy name.