Rory
Unisex name · Irish · pronounced ROR-ee
Verified name
What does Rory mean?
Red king
Origin and language
Irish, Scottish Gaelic
Language family: English|Irish|Scottish
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 195 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 17 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ror, Ror-Dog
Variant: Rori, Rory
Related: Ruairidh, Roderick
Using Rory across cultures
Last high king of Ireland name.
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