Orry

♂ Boy

Pronounced OR-ee /ˈɔːr.i/Medium

Meaning: Best known from the legendary King Orry (Godred Crovan) of the Isle of Man; also read as a short form or coinage. A distinctive Manx-flavored name, routes partly uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A legend-tied short name: Orry recalls the Manx King Orry (said 'OR-ee'). Distinctive and old, with routes partly uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowManx

MeaningBest known from the legendary King Orry (Godred Crovan) of the Isle of Man; also read as a short form or coinage. A distinctive Manx-flavored name, routes partly uncertain.

U.S. rank (2021)#13555 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 377

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Orry is best known from the legendary Manx King Orry (Godred Crovan). It also reads as a short form or coinage, so its route is partly uncertain, which we note — a distinctive, uncommon name, rare in the U.S. (said 'OR-ee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar on the Isle of Man. Rare, storied, and short.

Did you know? Orry is tied to the legendary King Orry of the Isle of Man (identified with Godred Crovan) — a short, storied Manx name whose exact route is partly uncertain, which we note (said 'OR-ee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Orry — legendary Manx King Orry (Godred Crovan); short name; routes partly uncertain

Variations

OrrieOryOrri

Nicknames

OrRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orry mean?

Orry is linked to the legendary King Orry of the Isle of Man; it also reads as a short form. Its exact route is partly uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Orry?

It's said OR-ee /ˈɔːr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Orry a boy or girl name?

Orry is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Orry?

Orry is a rare name for boys in the U.S.