Cass vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rue

Girl #1,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"herb of grace, regret"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,242
Total SSA Count
188
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Rue Rank #1,242

Rue is more popular, ranked #1242 vs #5414 for Cass.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cass ___

  • Cass River
  • Cass James
  • Cass Elliott
  • Cass Monroe
  • Cass Theodore
  • Cass August

Rue ___

  • Rue Elise
  • Rue Violet
  • Rue Winter
  • Rue Iris
  • Rue Sage
  • Rue Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cass

Juno Wren Beau Quinn Milo

If you choose Rue

Zephyr Cleo Jasper Wren Sable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Rue more popular?

Rue is more popular, ranked #1242 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Cass and Rue mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Rue means "herb of grace, regret" (Old English origin).

Are Cass and Rue boy or girl names?

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

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