Brendan vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Cory Rank #1,097

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Brendan or Cory more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Cory mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Brendan and Cory boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.