Rush vs Lael

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 #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

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Rush Rank #1,496

Lael Rank #1,468

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Lael more popular?

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Lael mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rush and Lael boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Lael is primarily a boy name.