Rory vs Rylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

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Rory Rank #226

Rylan Rank #372

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Rory or Rylan more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Rory and Rylan mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Rory and Rylan boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.