Nick vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Rush Rank #1,496

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1496 for Rush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nick ___

  • Nick James
  • Nick Thomas
  • Nick Alexander
  • Nick Michael
  • Nick Ryan
  • Nick Andrew

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 Nick

Mike Chris Matt Jake Steph

If you choose Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Rush more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Nick and Rush mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Nick and Rush boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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