Rush vs Ransom

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 #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

American English

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Rush Rank #1,496

Ransom Rank #1,661

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Rush or Ransom more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Rush and Ransom mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Rush and Ransom boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.