Rooney vs Kory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rooney

Boy #3,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the champion"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, seething pool"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Rooney Rank #3,084

Kory Rank #2,981

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 vs #3084 for Rooney.

Is Rooney or Kory more popular?

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 compared to Rooney at #3084 in the United States.

What do Rooney and Kory mean?

Rooney means "descendant of the champion" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rooney and Kory boy or girl names?

Rooney is primarily a boy name. Kory is primarily a boy name.