Rush vs Laken

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 #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Rush Rank #1,496

Laken Rank #1,492

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Laken more popular?

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Laken mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Rush and Laken boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Laken is primarily a boy name.