Roux

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Pronounced ROO /ˈru/High

Meaning: From the French roux, 'red; reddish-brown; red-haired' (a surname); also the name of a cooked flour-and-fat base in cookingLow

In 30 seconds: Red; red-haired: Roux is French 'red; red-haired'. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ROO').

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Origin LowFrench

MeaningFrom the French roux, 'red; reddish-brown; red-haired' (a surname); also the name of a cooked flour-and-fat base in cooking

U.S. rank (2025)#6376 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 125

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Roux comes from the French roux, 'red; reddish-brown; red-haired' — a surname given to red-haired people (also the name of a flour-and-fat cooking base). A crisp, modern name (said 'ROO', the x silent; nickname Ru).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, red-and-red-haired at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Roux means 'red; reddish-brown; red-haired' in French (a surname; also a cooking base) — a crisp, modern name (said 'ROO', the x silent).

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References — Roux — French etymology

Variations

RouRoo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roux mean?

Roux is French for 'red; reddish-brown; red-haired' (a surname).

How do you pronounce Roux?

It's said ROO /ˈru/ — one syllable (the x is silent).

Is Roux a boy or girl name?

Roux is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Roux?

Roux is a rare name in the U.S.