Fred vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Fred Rank #1,686

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Rush mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Fred and Rush boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.