Rory vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Rory Rank #226

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Cole mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Rory and Cole boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.