Zander vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Zander Rank #379

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Rory mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Zander and Rory boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.