Stephen vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek 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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Stephen Rank #378

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Rory mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Stephen and Rory boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.