Harris vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,322
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harry, Hare

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Harris Rank #1,322
Rush Rank #1,496

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1496 for Rush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harris ___

  • Harris James
  • Harris William
  • Harris George
  • Harris Thomas
  • Harris Edward
  • Harris John

Rush ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harris or Rush more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Harris and Rush mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Harris and Rush boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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