Roan vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roan

Boy #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish 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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Roan Rank #1,351

Rush Rank #1,496

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Roan or Rush more popular?

Roan is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Roan and Rush mean?

Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Roan and Rush boy or girl names?

Roan is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.