Rue vs Nicky

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 #5,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

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Rue Rank #5,520

Nicky Rank #5,420

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Nicky more popular?

Nicky is more popular, ranked #5420 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Nicky mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Nicky means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Rue and Nicky boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Nicky is primarily a boy name.