Back to Baby Names

Rush vs Cam

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

Similar Names

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,426
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Rush Rank #1,496
Cam Rank #1,426

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 vs #1496 for Rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rush or Cam more popular?

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Cam mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rush and Cam boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Cam is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons