Ross vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English 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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Ross Rank #1,362

Rush Rank #1,496

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Ross or Rush more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Ross and Rush mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and Rush boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.