Rory vs Rowan

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 #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Rory Rank #226

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Rowan mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rory and Rowan boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.