Kush vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kush

Boy #4,566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Ham (Biblical)"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Indian Ethiopian African

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kush Rank #4,566

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #4566 for Kush.

Is Kush or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Kush at #4566 in the United States.

What do Kush and Rush mean?

Kush means "son of Ham (Biblical)" (Hebrew origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Kush and Rush boy or girl names?

Kush is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.