Dawson vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Dawson Rank #139

Rory Rank #226

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Dawson or Rory more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Rory mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dawson and Rory boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.