Nate vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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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Nate Rank #1,571

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Nate or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Nate and Rush mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Nate and Rush boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.