Rory vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Rory Rank #226

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Maxwell mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Rory and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.