Rush vs Chester

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 #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

English American British

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Rush Rank #1,496

Chester Rank #1,657

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1657 for Chester.

Is Rush or Chester more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Chester at #1657 in the United States.

What do Rush and Chester mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin).

Are Rush and Chester boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Chester is primarily a boy name.