Rory vs Arthur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Rory Rank #226

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Arthur mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Rory and Arthur boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.