Rory vs Ryder

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 #134 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"horseman, knight"

Origin: Old English

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Rory Rank #226

Ryder Rank #134

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Ryder more popular?

Ryder is more popular, ranked #134 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Ryder mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ryder means "horseman, knight" (Old English origin).

Are Rory and Ryder boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Ryder is primarily a boy name.