Rue vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Rue Rank #5,520

Ferry Rank #32,658

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Rue or Ferry more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Rue and Ferry mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Rue and Ferry boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.