Alder vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

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Alder Rank #1,424

Rush Rank #1,496

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Alder or Rush more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Alder and Rush mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Alder and Rush boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.