Chong vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,097
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chong Rank #31,507
Cory Rank #1,097

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chong or Cory more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Chong and Cory mean?

Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chong and Cory boy or girl names?

Chong is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.

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