Rush vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rush Rank #1,496

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and West mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Rush and West boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.