Girl
Roux
ROO
Rare & Uncommon ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“French culinary term for a cooking base of fat and flour, meaning 'red' or 'reddish-brown.' A unique modern name with artisanal connotations.”
Popularity Over Time
Roux is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
French
Syllables
1
Style
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Famous Bearers
- Roux (The Magicians character)
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across French and contemporary English contexts
People Also Ask
French culinary term for a cooking base of fat and flour, meaning 'red' or 'reddish-brown.' A unique modern name with artisanal connotations.
Roux is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Roux works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Roux include Sage, Iris, Lark.