Hunter vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Hunter Rank #128

Rory Rank #226

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Hunter or Rory more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Rory mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hunter and Rory boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.