Rory vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Rory Rank #226

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Matthew mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Rory and Matthew boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.