Ronan vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronan

Boy #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic English

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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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Ronan Rank #257

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #257 for Ronan.

Is Ronan or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Ronan at #257 in the United States.

What do Ronan and Rory mean?

Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ronan and Rory boy or girl names?

Ronan is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.