Rush vs Niall

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 #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English

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Rush Rank #1,496

Niall Rank #1,586

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1586 for Niall.

Is Rush or Niall more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Niall at #1586 in the United States.

What do Rush and Niall mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin).

Are Rush and Niall boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Niall is primarily a boy name.