Matthew vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Matthew Rank #33

Rory Rank #226

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Matthew or Rory more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Rory mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Matthew and Rory boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.