Muhammad vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

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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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Muhammad Rank #245

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #245 for Muhammad.

Is Muhammad or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Muhammad at #245 in the United States.

What do Muhammad and Rory mean?

Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Muhammad and Rory boy or girl names?

Muhammad is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.