Rory: name meaning and origin

Rory

red king

Irish · Unisex · 2 syllables

Rory is a Irish name meaning "red king". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Ror, and is used for both boys and girls.

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Sibling names for Rory

  • Rory & Nora Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Rory & Ada Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Rory & Adeline Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Rory & Darius Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Rory & Eleanor Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Rory & Frederick Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Rory & Freya Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Rory & Harriet Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Rory

What does the name Rory mean?

Rory is a Irish name meaning "red king".

How many syllables are in Rory?

Rory has 2 syllables (Ror-y), with the stress usually on "Ror".

Is Rory a boy's or girl's name?

Rory is used for both boys and girls.