Rory vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Rory Rank #226

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Adrian mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Rory and Adrian boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.