Rooney vs Reason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rooney

Boy #3,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the champion"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rational thought, good judgment"

Origin: Old French/Latin

American

✓ All Clear

Rooney Rank #3,084

Reason Rank #3,007

Reason is more popular, ranked #3007 vs #3084 for Rooney.

Is Rooney or Reason more popular?

Reason is more popular, ranked #3007 compared to Rooney at #3084 in the United States.

What do Rooney and Reason mean?

Rooney means "descendant of the champion" (Irish Gaelic origin). Reason means "rational thought, good judgment" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Rooney and Reason boy or girl names?

Rooney is primarily a boy name. Reason is primarily a boy name.