Rue vs Wilton

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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Boy #5,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the willow farm"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rue Rank #5,520

Wilton Rank #5,484

Wilton is more popular, ranked #5484 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Rue or Wilton more popular?

Wilton is more popular, ranked #5484 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Rue and Wilton mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Wilton means "from the willow farm" (Old English origin).

Are Rue and Wilton boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Wilton is primarily a boy name.