Rue vs Yates

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 #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

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Rue Rank #5,520

Yates Rank #5,699

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Rue or Yates more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #5520 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Rue and Yates mean?

Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Rue and Yates boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.