Max vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Max Rank #175

Rory Rank #226

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Max or Rory more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Max and Rory mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Max and Rory boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.