Rory vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Rory Rank #226

Blake Rank #265

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Rory or Blake more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Rory and Blake mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Rory and Blake boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.