What does Darragh mean?
Darragh means “oak tree” in Irish, a symbol of strength.
What does Ruairi mean?
Ruairí means “red king” in Irish.
Darragh vs Ruairi
Which is more popular?
Ruairi is more popular than Darragh today: about 17 US babies were given the name Ruairi in 2025, compared with 9 named Darragh.
| Darragh | Ruairi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Oak tree | Red king |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | DAH-ruh | ROO-ree |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1987 | 1988 |
| Peak year | 2021 (16) | 2022 (21) |
| In 2025 | 9 | 17 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Darragh
Ruairi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Darragh | Ruairi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 69 | 99 |
| 2010s | 81 | 91 |
| 2000s | 86 | 60 |
| 1990s | 23 | 33 |
| 1980s | 6 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Darragh or Ruairi more popular?
Ruairi is more popular than Darragh today: about 17 US babies were given the name Ruairi in 2025, compared with 9 named Darragh.
What is the difference between Darragh and Ruairi?
Darragh means Oak tree (Irish origin), while Ruairi means Red king (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Darragh or Ruairi?
In US records, Darragh first appears in 1987 and Ruairi in 1988, so Darragh has the longer recorded history.