Rory Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rory Name at a Glance

Name	Rory
Meaning	Red. Sixteenth-century rebel chief Rory O'More is celebrated in Irish poetry.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Rory Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rory means “Red. Sixteenth-century rebel chief Rory O'More is celebrated in Irish poetry”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rory Name Origin

Our database records Rory under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rory a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rory is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rory

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