Rory

Rory has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Rory isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Rory is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Rory was, in the past month, the 742nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2025, Rory is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Rory was viewed 74 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Rory's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Rory is most adored in Vermont, Louisiana and Michigan.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nevada, Hawaii and South Carolina.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Rory.

Most popular breeds named Rory:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Shetland Sheepdog
3. Brittany
4. Akita Breed
5. American Staffordshire Terrier

Rory is found in these categories:

posh

Derived from royalty, it's favored by aristocrats and "Gilmore Girls" fans.

british

Common in UK, derived from Gaelic meaning "red king".