Rory vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Rory Rank #226

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Timothy mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Rory and Timothy boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.