Demari vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demari

Boy #1,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea (possible etymology)"

Origin: Greek/American

Cultural Roots

African American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,528
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Demi, Mari, Dee

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Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,496
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Demari Rank #1,528
Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1528 for Demari.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demari ___

  • Demari James
  • Demari Antonio
  • Demari Lee
  • Demari Michael
  • Demari Xavier
  • Demari Isaiah

Rush ___

  • Rush James
  • Rush Alexander
  • Rush William
  • Rush Thomas
  • Rush Henry
  • Rush Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demari

Amari Malachi Zion Imani Nadia

If you choose Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demari or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Demari at #1528 in the United States.

What do Demari and Rush mean?

Demari means "of the sea (possible etymology)" (Greek/American origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Demari and Rush boy or girl names?

Demari is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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