Rory vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Rory Rank #226

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Barrett mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Rory and Barrett boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.