Sire vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sire

Boy #1,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, father, sovereign"

Origin: Old French

American African 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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Sire Rank #1,681

Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1681 for Sire.

Is Sire or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Sire at #1681 in the United States.

What do Sire and Rush mean?

Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Sire and Rush boy or girl names?

Sire is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.