West vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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West Rank #1,339

Rush Rank #1,496

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

Is West or Rush more popular?

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

What do West and Rush mean?

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

Are West and Rush boy or girl names?

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