Rush vs Fergus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Rush Rank #1,496

Fergus Rank #4,453

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Rush or Fergus more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Rush and Fergus mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Rush and Fergus boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.