Rush vs Phineas

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 #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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Rush Rank #1,496

Phineas Rank #1,540

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Rush or Phineas more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Rush and Phineas mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin).

Are Rush and Phineas boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Phineas is primarily a boy name.