Nicolas vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nicolas Rank #184

Rory Rank #226

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Nicolas or Rory more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Rory mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nicolas and Rory boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.