Rory vs Callan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Rory Rank #226

Callan Rank #242

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Rory or Callan more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Rory and Callan mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rory and Callan boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.