Rory vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Rory Rank #226

Dylan Rank #28

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

Is Rory or Dylan more popular?

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

What do Rory and Dylan mean?

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

Are Rory and Dylan boy or girl names?

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