What does Eoghan mean?
Eoghan is linked to “born of the yew tree” and to “well-born.”
What does Ruairi mean?
Ruairí means “red king” in Irish.
Eoghan vs Ruairi
Which is more popular?
Eoghan is more popular than Ruairi today: about 19 US babies were given the name Eoghan in 2025, compared with 17 named Ruairi.
| Eoghan | Ruairi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Born of the yew | Red king |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | OH-un | ROO-ree |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1989 | 1988 |
| Peak year | 2015 (29) | 2022 (21) |
| In 2025 | 19 | 17 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Eoghan
Ruairi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Eoghan | Ruairi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 128 | 99 |
| 2010s | 199 | 91 |
| 2000s | 133 | 60 |
| 1990s | 41 | 33 |
| 1980s | 6 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eoghan or Ruairi more popular?
Eoghan is more popular than Ruairi today: about 19 US babies were given the name Eoghan in 2025, compared with 17 named Ruairi.
What is the difference between Eoghan and Ruairi?
Eoghan means Born of the yew (Irish origin), while Ruairi means Red king (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Eoghan or Ruairi?
In US records, Eoghan first appears in 1989 and Ruairi in 1988, so Ruairi has the longer recorded history.