Simon vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Simon Rank #251

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Rory mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Simon and Rory boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.