Rory vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Rory Rank #226

Sullivan Rank #340

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Rory or Sullivan more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Rory and Sullivan mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rory and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.