Reagan vs Rush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reagan

Girl #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little ruler, impulsive one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#244
Total SSA Count
1,292
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Rea

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Reagan Rank #244
Rush Rank #1,496

Reagan is more popular, ranked #244 vs #1496 for Rush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reagan ___

  • Reagan Grace
  • Reagan Mae
  • Reagan Elizabeth
  • Reagan Claire
  • Reagan Ann
  • Reagan Kate

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 Reagan

Riley Finley Kennedy Quinn Sloane

If you choose Rush

Dash Brooks Sloane Hunter Remy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reagan or Rush more popular?

Reagan is more popular, ranked #244 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Reagan and Rush mean?

Reagan means "little ruler, impulsive one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Reagan and Rush boy or girl names?

Reagan is primarily a girl name. Rush is primarily a boy name.

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