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David vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Rory Rank #226

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #226 for Rory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Rory more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do David and Rory mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are David and Rory boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.

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