Rush vs Alton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Alton Rank #1,572

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Rush or Alton more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Rush and Alton mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Rush and Alton boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Alton is primarily a boy name.