Rush vs Shaun

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 #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Shaun Rank #1,568

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Rush or Shaun more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Rush and Shaun mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Rush and Shaun boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.