Jerome vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jerry, Rome, Jay

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Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Jerome Rank #1,341
Rush Rank #1,496

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1496 for Rush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jerome ___

  • Jerome Alexander
  • Jerome Michael
  • Jerome David
  • Jerome Anthony
  • Jerome James
  • Jerome Thomas

Rush ___

  • Rush James
  • Rush Alexander
  • Rush William
  • Rush Thomas
  • Rush Henry
  • Rush Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jerome

Gregory Bernard Cecilia Francis Lawrence

If you choose Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerome or Rush more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Jerome and Rush mean?

Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Jerome and Rush boy or girl names?

Jerome is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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