Rue vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rue

Girl #1,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"herb of grace, regret"

Origin: Old English

English French American

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

French English American

24 High Risk

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Rue Rank #1,242

Lou Rank #2,531

Rue is more popular, ranked #1242 vs #2531 for Lou.

Is Rue or Lou more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #1242 compared to Lou at #2531 in the United States.

What do Rue and Lou mean?

Rue means "herb of grace, regret" (Old English origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Rue and Lou boy or girl names?

Rue is primarily a girl name. Lou is primarily a girl name.