Rue vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Rue Rank #5,520

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Gideon mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rue and Gideon boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.