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Rory: Meaning & Origin

Rory is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “Red king; Celtic origin meaning "red-haired ruler"”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 23% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

ROR-ee

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

77/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 23% of popular names.

Nicknames

Ro

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

29%
62
2010
44
Current
#29
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Rory Rose
  • Rory Grace
  • Rory Marie
  • Rory Jane

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Rory