Phineas vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Rush mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Phineas and Rush boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.