Nathan vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nathan Rank #62

Rory Rank #226

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Nathan or Rory more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Rory mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nathan and Rory boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.