Rory vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Rory Rank #226

Stephen Rank #378

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Rory or Stephen more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Rory and Stephen mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Rory and Stephen boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.