Rory vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rory Rank #226

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Hunter mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Rory and Hunter boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.