Nicholas vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Rory Rank #226

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Nicholas or Rory more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Rory mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nicholas and Rory boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.