Niall vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niall

Boy #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish 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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Niall Rank #1,586

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1586 for Niall.

Is Niall or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Niall at #1586 in the United States.

What do Niall and Rush mean?

Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Niall and Rush boy or girl names?

Niall is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.