Rush vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Rush Rank #1,496

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Nick mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Rush and Nick boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.