Mark vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Mark Rank #246
Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #246 for Mark.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mark ___

  • Mark Thomas
  • Mark William
  • Mark Andrew
  • Mark James
  • Mark Anthony
  • Mark 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 Mark

Paul Luke John Matthew Sarah

If you choose Rory

Finn Declan Maeve Siobhan Kieran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Rory mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mark and Rory boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.

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