Irish boy name
Rory Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Rory means red king. An anglicised form of Irish Ruairí, from ruadh, red, and rí, king.
Rory is the anglicised spelling of the Irish name Ruairí, which comes from ruadh, red, and rí, king, so it means red king. Ruaidhrí Ó Conchobair was the last High King of Ireland in the twelfth century. The spelling Rory is easy for English speakers and is used well beyond Ireland, in Scotland, where it is also an old name. If you prefer the Irish spelling, Ruairí has its own page here.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Rory
ROR·ee
Rory has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Rory
RorieRoreyRuairiRuaidhri
A well-known Rory
Rory McIlroy.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rory mean?
Rory means "red king". An anglicised form of Irish Ruairí, from ruadh, red, and rí, king.
How do you pronounce Rory?
Rory is pronounced ROR-ee.
What is the origin of Rory?
Rory is an Irish boy name. In Irish it is written Ruairí.
How many syllables are in Rory?
Rory has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Rory?
Other spellings and forms include Rorie, Rorey, Ruairi, Ruaidhri.