Rue vs Griffen

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 #5,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, fierce chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Rue Rank #5,520

Griffen Rank #5,688

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 vs #5688 for Griffen.

Is Rue or Griffen more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 compared to Griffen at #5688 in the United States.

What do Rue and Griffen mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Griffen means "strong lord, fierce chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Rue and Griffen boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Griffen is primarily a boy name.