Canyon vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Canyon

Boy #1,440 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep gorge, ravine"

Origin: Spanish canon

American Western 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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Canyon Rank #1,440

Rush Rank #1,496

Canyon is more popular, ranked #1440 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Canyon or Rush more popular?

Canyon is more popular, ranked #1440 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Canyon and Rush mean?

Canyon means "deep gorge, ravine" (Spanish canon origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Canyon and Rush boy or girl names?

Canyon is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.