Sue

Q: Is Sue a boy or girl name?

Sue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #7520, and as a girl name it ranks #8648.

Q: How popular is the name Sue?

Sue is ranked #7520 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ s-OO ]

Boy Name #7,520 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sue is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-OO.

Parents who love the name Sue often also consider Susie, Susan, Sue .

Popularity Over Time

#7,520

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,520
Total SSA Count: 11

Alternative Spellings

Suede #1957

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Also a Girl Name

Sue is also used as a girl name, ranked #8648.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sue

Is Sue a boy or girl name?

Sue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7520. As a girl name, it is ranked #8648. Sue is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Sue?

Sue is pronounced s-OO.

How popular is the name Sue?

Sue is currently ranked #7520 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Sue a common or rare name?

Sue is an uncommon name, ranked #7520 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sue

Sue is a boy name .

Is Sue a boy or girl name? Sue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,520 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,648. Sue is more commonly used as a boy name.

Sue is currently ranked #7,520 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Sue include Suede . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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