Rue vs Lulu

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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Girl #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl; precious gem"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic English German American African

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Rue Rank #5,520

Lulu Rank #3,443

Lulu is more popular, ranked #3443 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Lulu more popular?

Lulu is more popular, ranked #3443 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Lulu mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Lulu means "pearl; precious gem" (Arabic origin).

Are Rue and Lulu boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Lulu is primarily a girl name.