Rory vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Rory Rank #226

Gavin Rank #254

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Rory or Gavin more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Rory and Gavin mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Rory and Gavin boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.