Paul vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Paul Rank #264

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Rory mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Paul and Rory boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.