Kenny vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English 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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Kenny Rank #1,355

Rush Rank #1,496

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Kenny or Rush more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Rush mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Kenny and Rush boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.