Adrian vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Rory Rank #226

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #226 for Rory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Rory more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Rory mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Adrian and Rory boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.

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