Rush vs Jerome

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 #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Rush Rank #1,496

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Jerome mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Rush and Jerome boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.