Rory vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Rory Rank #226

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Silas mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Rory and Silas boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.