Rory vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Rory Rank #226

Colin Rank #335

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Rory or Colin more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Rory and Colin mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Rory and Colin boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.