Rory vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Rory Rank #226

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Evan mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Rory and Evan boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.