Rush vs Payton

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 #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

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Rush Rank #1,496

Payton Rank #1,515

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1515 for Payton.

Is Rush or Payton more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Payton at #1515 in the United States.

What do Rush and Payton mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin).

Are Rush and Payton boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Payton is primarily a boy name.