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Milton vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,429
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Milton Rank #1,429
Rush Rank #1,496

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 vs #1496 for Rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton or Rush more popular?

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Milton and Rush mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Milton and Rush boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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