Rue vs Ryley

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 #5,340 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye clearing, rye meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Rue Rank #5,520

Ryley Rank #5,340

Ryley is more popular, ranked #5340 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Ryley more popular?

Ryley is more popular, ranked #5340 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Ryley mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Ryley means "rye clearing, rye meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Rue and Ryley boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Ryley is primarily a boy name.