Ryan vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Rory Rank #226

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Ryan or Rory more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Rory mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Rory boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.