Rue vs Ruby

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 #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

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Rue Rank #5,520

Ruby Rank #5,424

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Ruby more popular?

Ruby is more popular, ranked #5424 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Ruby mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin).

Are Rue and Ruby boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Ruby is primarily a boy name.