Rush vs Willie

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 #1,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Rush Rank #1,496

Willie Rank #1,376

Willie is more popular, ranked #1376 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Willie more popular?

Willie is more popular, ranked #1376 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Willie mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Rush and Willie boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Willie is primarily a boy name.