Irving vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-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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Irving Rank #1,618

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Rush mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Irving and Rush boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.