Down vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Down Rank #63,580

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Down or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Rush mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Down and Rush boy or girl names?

Down is primarily a girl name. Rush is primarily a boy name.