Callan vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Callan Rank #242

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Callan or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Callan and Rory mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Callan and Rory boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.