Rory vs Ao

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 #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Rory Rank #226

Ao Rank #14,516

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Rory or Ao more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Rory and Ao mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Rory and Ao boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.