Rory vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Rory Rank #226

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Rafael mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rory and Rafael boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.