Eric vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French 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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Eric Rank #252

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Rory mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Eric and Rory boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.