Rush vs Orson

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 #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Rush Rank #1,496

Orson Rank #1,501

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1501 for Orson.

Is Rush or Orson more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Orson at #1501 in the United States.

What do Rush and Orson mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin).

Are Rush and Orson boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Orson is primarily a boy name.