Rush vs Shea

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 #1,494 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hawk-like"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Rush Rank #1,496

Shea Rank #1,494

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Shea more popular?

Shea is more popular, ranked #1494 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Shea mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Shea means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rush and Shea boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Shea is primarily a boy name.