Boy name
Rory name meaning
“red king; red-haired king”
Rory means “red king” or “red-haired king.” It is an English form of Irish Ruaidhrí and corresponding Scottish Gaelic forms, combining ruadh, meaning red, with rí, meaning king. In Türkiye, it is a boy’s name. The image of a red-haired king directly brings together the elements of its meaning.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #3,447
What does Rory mean?
Red king; red-haired king
In Turkish: kızıl kral; kızıl saçlı kral
The red element traditionally refers to hair colour, while king belongs to the name's historical construction. Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, one of Ireland's last high kings, provides a historical association. Rory is an adaptation of the Gaelic forms to English spelling and pronunciation.
Origin of the name Rory
Rory is an anglicized form of Irish Ruaidhrí and its Scottish Gaelic equivalents. It combines elements meaning red and king.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Rory in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | R · Ro |
How to pronounce Rory
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|
Is Rory a boy’s name?
Yes, Rory is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Rory does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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FAQ about the name Rory
What is the meaning of Rory?
Rory means “red king; red-haired king”. Rory is an anglicized form of Irish Ruaidhrí and its Scottish Gaelic equivalents. It combines elements meaning red and king.
Is Rory a boy’s name?
Yes, Rory is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Rory in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rory nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rory?
Rory is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Rory have?
Rory has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Rory?
Rory does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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