Rush vs Virgil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,544 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff bearer, wand wielder"

Origin: Latin (virga, staff/rod)

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Rush Rank #1,496

Virgil Rank #1,544

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1544 for Virgil.

Is Rush or Virgil more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Virgil at #1544 in the United States.

What do Rush and Virgil mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Virgil means "staff bearer, wand wielder" (Latin (virga, staff/rod) origin).

Are Rush and Virgil boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Virgil is primarily a boy name.