Rory vs Wade

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 #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Rory Rank #226

Wade Rank #341

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Rory or Wade more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Rory and Wade mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Rory and Wade boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.