Rue vs Cass

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rue

Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Boy #5,414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)"

Origin: Latin

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Rue Rank #5,520

Cass Rank #5,414

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Cass more popular?

Cass is more popular, ranked #5414 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Cass mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin).

Are Rue and Cass boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Cass is primarily a boy name.