Rush vs Kelly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright-headed warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Australian

23 High Risk

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Rush Rank #1,496

Kelly Rank #1,576

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1576 for Kelly.

Is Rush or Kelly more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Kelly at #1576 in the United States.

What do Rush and Kelly mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Rush and Kelly boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Kelly is primarily a boy name.