Rue vs Ellery

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 #5,575 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder tree island"

Origin: Old English

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Rue Rank #5,520

Ellery Rank #5,575

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 vs #5575 for Ellery.

Is Rue or Ellery more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 compared to Ellery at #5575 in the United States.

What do Rue and Ellery mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin).

Are Rue and Ellery boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Ellery is primarily a boy name.