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Unisex Name

Rory

"Red king, descendant of the champion"

Ranked #128 for baby names

About the Name Rory

Meaning

Red king, descendant of the champion

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Unisex

First Letter

R

Girl Rank

#128

Rory is a unisex name of Celtic origin. The name means "Red king, descendant of the champion" and is currently ranked #128 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Celtic names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1990
#210
2000
#155
2010
#128
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Rory

  • RM Rory McIlroy
  • RG Rory Gilmore

Names Similar to Rory

Riley

Unisex

Courageous, valiant, lively

Celtic #137

Rowan

Unisex

Little red one, rowan tree

Celtic #106

Reese

Unisex

Ardent, fiery, passionate

Celtic #116

Raven

Girl

Dark-haired, blackbird, wise

English
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
R
Origin
Celtic

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