Rory vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Rory Rank #226

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Adam mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Rory and Adam boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.