Andrew vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Drew

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Rory Rank #226

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #226 for Rory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrew ___

  • Andrew James
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Andrew William
  • Andrew Michael
  • Andrew Joseph
  • Andrew David

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 Andrew

Katherine Elizabeth Thomas Philip Charlotte

If you choose Rory

Finn Declan Maeve Siobhan Kieran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Rory more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Rory mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Andrew and Rory boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.

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