Rory vs Dawson

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 #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Rory Rank #226

Dawson Rank #139

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

Is Rory or Dawson more popular?

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

What do Rory and Dawson mean?

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

Are Rory and Dawson boy or girl names?

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