Rush vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Ross mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rush and Ross boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.