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Rory vs Anthony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rory Rank #226
Anthony Rank #44

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #226 for Rory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rory or Anthony more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Anthony mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Rory and Anthony boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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