Rush vs Lester

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 #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Lester Rank #1,578

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Rush or Lester more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Rush and Lester mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Rush and Lester boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.