Rush vs Kush

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 #4,566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Ham (Biblical)"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Indian Ethiopian African

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Rush Rank #1,496

Kush Rank #4,566

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #4566 for Kush.

Is Rush or Kush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Kush at #4566 in the United States.

What do Rush and Kush mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Kush means "son of Ham (Biblical)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rush and Kush boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Kush is primarily a boy name.