Dylan vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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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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Dylan Rank #28

Rory Rank #226

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Dylan or Rory more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Rory mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dylan and Rory boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.