Declan vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English 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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Declan Rank #131

Rory Rank #226

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Declan or Rory more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Declan and Rory mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Declan and Rory boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.