Rue vs Dalen

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 #5,626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley, dale"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

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Rue Rank #5,520

Dalen Rank #5,626

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 vs #5626 for Dalen.

Is Rue or Dalen more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 compared to Dalen at #5626 in the United States.

What do Rue and Dalen mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Dalen means "valley, dale" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Rue and Dalen boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Dalen is primarily a boy name.