Rory vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Rory Rank #226

Augustus Rank #409

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Rory or Augustus more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Rory and Augustus mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Rory and Augustus boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.