Rory vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Rory Rank #226

Franklin Rank #389

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Rory or Franklin more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Rory and Franklin mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Rory and Franklin boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.