Bobby vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Cory mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bobby and Cory boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.