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Darrell vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darrell Rank #1,470
Rush Rank #1,496

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 vs #1496 for Rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrell or Rush more popular?

Darrell is more popular, ranked #1470 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Rush mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Darrell and Rush boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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