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Nick vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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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

Nick Rank #1,422
Rush Rank #1,496

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1496 for Rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Rush more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Nick and Rush mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Nick and Rush boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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