Rush vs Sidney

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 #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

English American Australian

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Rush Rank #1,496

Sidney Rank #1,374

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Sidney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Sidney mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Rush and Sidney boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.