Felicity vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Felicity Rank #486
Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #486 for Felicity.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felicity ___

  • Felicity Rose
  • Felicity Jane
  • Felicity Anne
  • Felicity Grace
  • Felicity Claire
  • Felicity Mae

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 Felicity

Edmund Cecily Barnaby Cordelia Jasper

If you choose Rory

Finn Declan Maeve Siobhan Kieran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felicity or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Felicity at #486 in the United States.

What do Felicity and Rory mean?

Felicity means "happiness, good fortune" (Latin origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Felicity and Rory boy or girl names?

Felicity is primarily a girl name. Rory is primarily a boy name.

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