Rory vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Rory Rank #226

Forrest Rank #408

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Rory or Forrest more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Rory and Forrest mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Rory and Forrest boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.