Rory Perron

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rory Perron — red king
520K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
2000s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rory Perron is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Rory is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Gaelic Ruaridh/Ruairí, meaning 'red king' (ruadh=red, rí=king). Rory O'Connor was the last High King of Ireland. The surname Perron: Count Perron (Italian: Conte de Perron; fl. 1780s), Sardinian ambassador and secretary of state Ernest Perron (1908–1961), a Swiss man who became politically powerful in Iran Pierre Cuillier-Perron (1753–1834), a French military adventurer in India Fleuri Perron (1866–1931), an Alberta politician and businessman Oskar Perron (1880–1975), a German mathematician Jean Perron (born 1946), a head coach in the National Hockey League Gilles Perron (1940-2024), a Canadian politician Marshall Perron (born 1942), a former Chief Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia David Perron (born 1988), a . Rory is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 520K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Rory reached peak popularity in the 2000s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rory

Meaning: red king

Celtic

From Gaelic Ruaridh/Ruairí, meaning 'red king' (ruadh=red, rí=king). Rory O'Connor was the last High King of Ireland.

Surname: Perron

French

Count Perron (Italian: Conte de Perron; fl. 1780s), Sardinian ambassador and secretary of state Ernest Perron (1908–1961), a Swiss man who became politically powerful in Iran Pierre Cuillier-Perron (1753–1834), a French military adventurer in India Fleuri Perron (1866–1931), an Alberta politician and businessman Oskar Perron (1880–1975), a German mathematician Jean Perron (born 1946), a head coach in the National Hockey League Gilles Perron (1940-2024), a Canadian politician Marshall Perron (born 1942), a former Chief Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia David Perron (born 1988), a .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Rory is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 31%
United Kingdom 42%
Australia 17%
United States 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Rory by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Rory has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Ruaridh
  • Ruairí
  • Roderic

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Rory Perron:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Rory?
The first name Rory originates from Celtic. From Gaelic Ruaridh/Ruairí, meaning 'red king' (ruadh=red, rí=king). Rory O'Connor was the last High King of Ireland.
When was Rory most popular?
The name Rory reached its peak popularity during the 2000s.
What is the origin of the surname Perron?
The surname Perron originates from French. Count Perron (Italian: Conte de Perron; fl. 1780s), Sardinian ambassador and secretary of state Ernest Perron (1908–1961), a Swiss man who became politically powerful in Iran Pierre Cuillier-Perron (1753–1834), a French military adventurer in India Fleuri Perron (1866–1931), an Alberta politician and businessman Oskar Perron (1880–1975), a German mathematician Jean Perron (born 1946), a head coach in the National Hockey League Gilles Perron (1940-2024), a Canadian politician Marshall Perron (born 1942), a former Chief Minister of the Northern Territory of Australia David Perron (born 1988), a .
What are the origins of the name Rory Perron?
The name Rory Perron combines two different traditions: the first name Rory has Celtic roots, while the surname Perron originates from French.
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