River vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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River Rank #112

Rory Rank #226

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #226 for Rory.

Is River or Rory more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do River and Rory mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are River and Rory boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.