Rory vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Rory Rank #226

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Carson mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rory and Carson boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.