Niam vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niam

Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish 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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Niam Rank #1,435

Rush Rank #1,496

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Niam or Rush more popular?

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Niam and Rush mean?

Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Niam and Rush boy or girl names?

Niam is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.