Rory vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Rory Rank #226

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Nicholas mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Rory and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.