Luther vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

German English 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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Luther Rank #1,499

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1499 for Luther.

Is Luther or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Luther and Rush mean?

Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Luther and Rush boy or girl names?

Luther is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.