Bear vs Corey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Bear Rank #829

Corey Rank #679

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Corey more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Corey mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bear and Corey boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.