Rory vs Ayden

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 #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Rory Rank #226

Ayden Rank #213

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Ayden more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Ayden mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Rory and Ayden boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.