Rush Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rush Name at a Glance

Name	Rush
Meaning	Form of Rufus: Red-haired.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rush Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rush means “Form of Rufus: Red-haired”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rush Name Origin

Our database records Rush under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rush a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rush is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rush

When considering Rush for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.