Carl vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Carl Rank #1,035

Cory Rank #1,097

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Carl or Cory more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Carl and Cory mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Carl and Cory boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.