Rory vs Ares

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 #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Rory Rank #226

Ares Rank #295

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Rory or Ares more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Rory and Ares mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Rory and Ares boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.