Rory vs Miles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

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Rory Rank #226

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Miles mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Rory and Miles boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.