Robert vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 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

Robert Rank #90

Rory Rank #226

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Robert or Rory more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Robert and Rory mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Robert and Rory boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.