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Roree

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Pronounced ROR-ee /ˈrɔːr.i/Medium

Meaning: A modern girls' respelling of Rory, itself from the Irish Ruairi — usually read as 'red king' (ruadh, 'red' + ri, 'king'). This -ee spelling is recent and American; routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft girls' take on Rory: Roree traces back to Irish Ruairi, 'red king' (said 'ROR-ee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA modern girls' respelling of Rory, itself from the Irish Ruairi — usually read as 'red king' (ruadh, 'red' + ri, 'king'). This -ee spelling is recent and American; routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14881 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 91

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200820052024

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

Roree is a modern respelling of Rory, from the Irish Ruairi, commonly read as 'red king.' Rory has long been a boys' name in Ireland and has grown popular for girls in the U.S.; spellings like Roree followed that shift. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'ROR-ee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and Irish-rooted.

Did you know? Behind Roree sits Rory — the Irish Ruairi, 'red king.' The doubled -ee ending here is a modern girls' touch, which we note (said 'ROR-ee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Roree — Respelling of Rory; Irish Ruairi 'red king'

Variations

RoryRorieRori

Nicknames

RoRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roree mean?

Roree is a modern spelling of Rory, from the Irish Ruairi, usually read as 'red king.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Roree?

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

Is Roree a boy or girl name?

Roree is used as a girl's name; Rory itself is used for both.

How popular is Roree?

Roree is a very rare name in the U.S.

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