Rush vs Arlen

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 #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Arlen Rank #1,688

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Is Rush or Arlen more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Rush and Arlen mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rush and Arlen boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Arlen is primarily a boy name.