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Roary
BoyMeaning of Roary: Scottish: 'red-haired king'
Roary is a boy's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12327th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 4270th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#12327
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#4270
4 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
69
First recorded 1982 · peak 2021
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
86% boys · 14% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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