Rush vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Rush Rank #1,496

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Linus mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Rush and Linus boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.