Rush vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rush Rank #1,496
Ao Rank #14,516

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rush or Ao more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Rush and Ao mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Rush and Ao boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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