Rory vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Rory Rank #226

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Max mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Rory and Max boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.