Rory vs Theo

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 #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

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Rory Rank #226

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Theo mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Rory and Theo boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.