Arlen vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Arlen Rank #1,688

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Is Arlen or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Rush mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Arlen and Rush boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.