Rush vs Obadiah

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 #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Obadiah Rank #1,416

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Obadiah more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Obadiah mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rush and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.