Rory vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Rory Rank #226

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Nicolas mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Rory and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.