Rush vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Irving Rank #1,618

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Rush or Irving more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Rush and Irving mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Rush and Irving boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.