Rory vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Rory Rank #226

Jay Rank #397

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Rory or Jay more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Rory and Jay mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Rory and Jay boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.