Rory vs Declan

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 #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Rory Rank #226

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Declan mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rory and Declan boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.