Rue

Pronunciation: [ r-OO ]

Boy Name #5,520 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Rue is a boy name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OO.

Parents who love the name Rue often also consider Ruth, Ruby, Ruthie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,520
Total SSA Count: 17

Also a Girl Name

Rue is also used as a girl name, ranked #1242.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rue

Is Rue a boy or girl name?

Rue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5520. As a girl name, it is ranked #1242. Rue is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Rue?

Rue is pronounced r-OO.

How popular is the name Rue?

Rue is currently ranked #5520 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Rue a common or rare name?

Rue is an uncommon name, ranked #5520 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Rue

Rue is a boy name .

Is Rue a boy or girl name? Rue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,520 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,242. Rue is more commonly used as a girl name.

Rue is currently ranked #5,520 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Rue