Rush vs Nate

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 #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Nate Rank #1,571

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Rush or Nate more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Rush and Nate mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rush and Nate boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Nate is primarily a boy name.