Rush vs Dale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Rush Rank #1,496

Dale Rank #1,309

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Dale more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Dale mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Rush and Dale boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Dale is primarily a boy name.