Rush

Rush Meaning & Origin

About Rush
The name "Rush" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old English word "risc" meaning "rush, reed," referring to the plant found in wetlands. Alternatively, it can be a variant of the surname "Russ," derived from the Old Norse name "Hros," meaning "horse." As a given name, "Rush" often conveys a sense of speed, energy, or urgency, symbolizing someone who is quick, active, and enthusiastic.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rush are male.

Rush Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.03% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RX
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 SH
🌐 IPA
/rəʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rush in Braille

Here's how to represent Rush in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rush in braille

How to Spell the Name Rush in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rush using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rush in sign language

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