Alexander vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Alexander Rank #27

Rory Rank #226

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Alexander or Rory more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Rory mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alexander and Rory boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.