Roux
Meaning
"red-haired, reddish-brown"
Origin: Latin russus via French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,517
- Total SSA Count
- 44
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"red-haired, reddish-brown"
Origin: Latin russus via French
Roux is more popular, ranked #3517 vs #6877 for Shaye.
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Roux is more popular, ranked #3517 compared to Shaye at #6877 in the United States.
Roux means "red-haired, reddish-brown" (Latin russus via French origin).
Roux is primarily a girl name. Shaye is primarily a boy name.