Shaun vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Shaun Rank #1,568

Rush Rank #1,496

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

Is Shaun or Rush more popular?

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

What do Shaun and Rush mean?

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

Are Shaun and Rush boy or girl names?

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