Rush vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Rush Rank #1,496

Fred Rank #1,686

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Rush or Fred more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Rush and Fred mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Rush and Fred boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.