Adam vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Rory Rank #226

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #226 for Rory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adam ___

  • Adam James
  • Adam Thomas
  • Adam Michael
  • Adam Joseph
  • Adam Robert
  • Adam William

Rory ___

  • Rory James
  • Rory Patrick
  • Rory Thomas
  • Rory Owen
  • Rory Finn
  • Rory Declan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Rory

Finn Declan Maeve Siobhan Kieran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Rory more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Adam and Rory mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Adam and Rory boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.

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