Patrick vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Rory Rank #226

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Patrick or Rory more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Rory mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Patrick and Rory boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.