Rush vs Gilbert

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 #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Rush Rank #1,496

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Gilbert mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Rush and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.