Payton vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payton

Boy #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Payton Rank #1,515

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1515 for Payton.

Is Payton or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Payton at #1515 in the United States.

What do Payton and Rush mean?

Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Payton and Rush boy or girl names?

Payton is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.