Achilles vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Is Achilles or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Cory mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Achilles and Cory boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.