Rory vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Rory Rank #226

Colson Rank #355

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Rory or Colson more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Rory and Colson mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Rory and Colson boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.