Bailey vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailey

Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Cory mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bailey and Cory boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.