Laken vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laken

Boy #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Laken Rank #1,492

Rush Rank #1,496

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Laken or Rush more popular?

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Laken and Rush mean?

Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Laken and Rush boy or girl names?

Laken is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.