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At a Glance: Name: Rory – Meaning: red king – Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: ROR-ee
Rory is a gender-neutral name with roots in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, carrying the meaning "red king." It's pronounced ROR-ee (IPA /ˈrɔːri), a short, easy name to say and spell. If you're weighing it for a son or daughter, the Gaelic background and that meaning are the concrete details worth knowing.
Meaning & Origin of Rory
Meaning: Red king.
Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Rory
Phonetic: ROR-ee IPA: /ˈrɔːri/
Popularity of Rory
Rory hit its highest point on record in 2024, ranking #226 nationally with 1,594 babies given the name, in Social Security data stretching back to 1933.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1933–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Rory mean?
Red king. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rory)
How do you pronounce Rory?
Rory is pronounced ROR-ee (IPA: /ˈrɔːri/).
Is Rory a popular name right now?
Rory is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #226 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1933–2024.)
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