Rue vs Darrel

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 #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

American English African-American

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Rue Rank #5,520

Darrel Rank #5,336

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Darrel more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Darrel mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Rue and Darrel boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.