Rory vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Rory Rank #226

Paul Rank #264

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Rory or Paul more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Rory and Paul mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Rory and Paul boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.