King vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African 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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King Rank #343

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Rory mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are King and Rory boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.