Killian vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Killian Rank #370

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Killian or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Rory mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Killian and Rory boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.