Rush vs Canyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,440 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep gorge, ravine"

Origin: Spanish canon

American Western American

✓ All Clear

Rush Rank #1,496

Canyon Rank #1,440

Canyon is more popular, ranked #1440 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Canyon more popular?

Canyon is more popular, ranked #1440 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Canyon mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Canyon means "deep gorge, ravine" (Spanish canon origin).

Are Rush and Canyon boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Canyon is primarily a boy name.