Anson vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

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Anson Rank #1,396

Rush Rank #1,496

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Anson or Rush more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Anson and Rush mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Anson and Rush boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.