Rory vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Rory Rank #226

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Alexander mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Rory and Alexander boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.