Rory vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Rory Rank #226

Killian Rank #370

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Rory or Killian more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Rory and Killian mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rory and Killian boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.