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Rush vs Jai

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

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Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rush Rank #1,496
Jai Rank #1,308

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1496 for Rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rush or Jai more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Jai mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Rush and Jai boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Jai is primarily a boy name.

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