George vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Rory Rank #226

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #226 for Rory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Rory more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do George and Rory mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are George and Rory boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.

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