Bernard vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Rush Rank #1,496

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Bernard or Rush more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Rush mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Bernard and Rush boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.