Ian vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish 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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Ian Rank #75

Rory Rank #226

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Ian or Rory more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Ian and Rory mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ian and Rory boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.