Keagan vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keagan

Boy #1,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fiery one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,617
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keag, Keg

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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

Keagan Rank #1,617
Rush Rank #1,496

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 vs #1617 for Keagan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keagan ___

  • Keagan James
  • Keagan Michael
  • Keagan Patrick
  • Keagan Ryan
  • Keagan Sean
  • Keagan Cole

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 Keagan

Teagan Aidan Riley Cormac Liam

If you choose Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keagan or Rush more popular?

Rush is more popular, ranked #1496 compared to Keagan at #1617 in the United States.

What do Keagan and Rush mean?

Keagan means "son of the fiery one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Keagan and Rush boy or girl names?

Keagan is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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