Rory

Unisex

Origin: Irish · Scottish Gaelic

Meaning

“red king”

Cultural Notes

An anglicization of the Old Irish Ruairi meaning red king; used by both boys and girls in modern times.

Popularity

Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 10

Famous People Named Rory

  • Rory Gallagher

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