Rush vs Lake

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 #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Rush Rank #1,496

Lake Rank #1,633

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Rush or Lake more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Rush and Lake mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Rush and Lake boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Lake is primarily a boy name.