Rush vs Gerard

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 #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Rush Rank #1,496

Gerard Rank #1,529

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Rush or Gerard more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Rush and Gerard mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Rush and Gerard boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.