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