Fergus vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fergus

Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Fergus or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Rush mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Fergus and Rush boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.