Rush vs Niam

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 #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Niam Rank #1,435

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Niam more popular?

Niam is more popular, ranked #1435 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Niam mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Rush and Niam boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.