Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Rhory

Rory is a given name of Gaelic origin. It is an anglicisation of the Irish: Ruairí/Ruaidhrí and Scottish Gaelic: Ruairidh/Ruaraidh and is common to the Irish, Highland Scots and their diasporas. The meaning of the name is "red king", composed of ruadh ("red") and rígh ("king").

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#10,726 (2013)
Total Babies
23
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2022
Last Year
2013
Peak Year
#10726
Peak Rank
23
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Rhory

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rory is a given name of Gaelic origin. It is an anglicisation of the Irish: Ruairí/Ruaidhrí and Scottish Gaelic: Ruairidh/Ruaraidh and is common to the Irish, Highland Scots and their diasporas. The meaning of the name is "red king", composed of ruadh ("red") and rígh ("king").

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Origin & history
An early use of the name in antiquity is in reference to Rudraige mac Sithrigi , a High King of Ireland who eventually spawned the Ulaid (indeed, this tribe are sometimes known as Clanna Rudhraighe ). Ruadrí mac Domnall was the grandfather of famous Scottish king Macbeth and the eponymous founder of Clann Ruaidrí ( House of Moray ). Throughout the Middle Ages, the name was in use by various kings, such as Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin , Ruaidrí na Saide Buide and Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair , the last High King of Ireland. As well as this, Ruairí Óg Ó Mórdha , the famous King of Laois, and his nephew Ruairí Ó

The Story of Rhory

Rhory first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 6 Rhorys were born — ranking #10,726 that year. As of 2026, Rhory ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Rhorys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Rhory

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rhory

What does the name Rhory mean?
Rory is a given name of Gaelic origin. It is an anglicisation of the Irish: Ruairí/Ruaidhrí and Scottish Gaelic: Ruairidh/Ruaraidh and is common to the Irish, Highland Scots and their diasporas. The meaning of the name is "red king", composed of ruadh ("red") and rígh ("king").
How popular is Rhory in 2026?
In 2026, Rhory ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Rhory most popular?
Rhory reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #10,726 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Rhory a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Rhory is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Rhory?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rhory include Brann, Channen, Haben. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Rhory

Rhory is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Rhory's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #10,726. Use the chart and map above to compare Rhory's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.