Timothy vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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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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Timothy Rank #208

Rory Rank #226

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Timothy or Rory more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Rory mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Timothy and Rory boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.