Rush vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Rush Rank #1,496

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Anson mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Rush and Anson boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.