Rory vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Rory Rank #226

David Rank #31

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

Is Rory or David more popular?

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

What do Rory and David mean?

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

Are Rory and David boy or girl names?

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