Rory

Meaning of Rory

Rory means "red king." It comes from the Irish name Ruairí.

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Popularity of Rory

Rory is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #199 in 2025 from #631 in 2000.

Rory as a girl's name

Rory is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #230 in the US. Rory means "red king." It comes from a Gaelic word for reddish-brown, often referring to hair color.

Notable people named Rory

• Rory McIlroy
  Professional golfer
• Rory Cochrane
  Actor
• Rory Kennedy
  Documentary filmmaker
• Rory Culkin
  Actor
• Rory Sutherland
  Marketing executive

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Questions about the name Rory

What does the name Rory mean?

Rory means rory means "red king." it comes from the irish name ruairí, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Rory a boy's or a girl's name?

Rory is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Rory?

In 2025, Rory ranked #199 for boys, up from #226 the year before and #230 for girls, up from #286 the year before.

When was Rory most popular?

Rory peaked at #199 in 2025.