Jai vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Jai Rank #1,308
Rush Rank #1,496

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1496 for Rush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jai ___

  • Jai Arjun
  • Jai Dev
  • Jai Prakash
  • Jai Kumar
  • Jai Rajan
  • Jai Veer

Rush ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jai or Rush more popular?

Jai is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Jai and Rush mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Jai and Rush boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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