Rory vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Rory Rank #226

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Ryan mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Rory and Ryan boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.