Rush vs Vernon

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 #1,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder grove"

Origin: Gaulish/Norman French

English French American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Vernon Rank #1,557

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1557 for Vernon.

Is Rush or Vernon more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Vernon at #1557 in the United States.

What do Rush and Vernon mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Vernon means "alder grove" (Gaulish/Norman French origin).

Are Rush and Vernon boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Vernon is primarily a boy name.