Windham vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Windham

Boy #5,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"village near a winding path"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Windham Rank #5,331

Rue Rank #5,520

Windham is more popular, ranked #5331 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Windham or Rue more popular?

Windham is more popular, ranked #5331 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Windham and Rue mean?

Windham means "village near a winding path" (Old English origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Windham and Rue boy or girl names?

Windham is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.