Rory
ROR-ee
Popularity
#286
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
46,310
Peak Year
#2,696 in 2024
First Recorded
1933
Style
Modern & Trendy, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the Irish name Ruairí, meaning 'red king'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
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Famous Namesakes
Rory McIlroy
Professional golfer from Northern Ireland.
Rory Cochrane
American actor.
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