Rush vs Kent

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 #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Rush Rank #1,496

Kent Rank #1,636

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Rush or Kent more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Rush and Kent mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Rush and Kent boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.