Rory vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Rory Rank #226

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Patrick mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Rory and Patrick boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.