Rory vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Rory Rank #226

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Xander mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Rory and Xander boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.