Rory vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Rory Rank #226

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Jonathan mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Rory and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.