Dale vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Rush Rank #1,496

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Dale or Rush more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Dale and Rush mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Dale and Rush boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.