Rory vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Rory Rank #226

Simon Rank #251

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Rory or Simon more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Rory and Simon mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rory and Simon boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.