Cam vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish 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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Cam Rank #1,426

Rush Rank #1,496

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Cam or Rush more popular?

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Cam and Rush mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Cam and Rush boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.