Rue vs Maize

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 #5,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"corn, golden grain"

Origin: Taino

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Rue Rank #5,520

Maize Rank #5,416

Maize is more popular, ranked #5416 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Maize more popular?

Maize is more popular, ranked #5416 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Maize mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Maize means "corn, golden grain" (Taino origin).

Are Rue and Maize boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Maize is primarily a boy name.