Catherine vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Catherine

Girl #320 Most Popular 3 Syllables

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Girl #286 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king; red-haired ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Catherine Rank #320

Rory Rank #286

Rory is more popular, ranked #286 vs #320 for Catherine.

Is Catherine or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #286 compared to Catherine at #320 in the United States.

What do Catherine and Rory mean?

Rory means "red king; red-haired ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Catherine and Rory boy or girl names?

Catherine is primarily a girl name. Rory is primarily a girl name.