Rory vs Marcus

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 #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Rory Rank #226

Marcus Rank #256

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Rory or Marcus more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Rory and Marcus mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Rory and Marcus boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.