Rue vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rue

Girl #1,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"herb of grace, regret"

Origin: Old English

English French American

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Rue Rank #1,242

Hiram Rank #1,768

Rue is more popular, ranked #1242 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Rue or Hiram more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #1242 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Rue and Hiram mean?

Rue means "herb of grace, regret" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rue and Hiram boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a girl name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.