Corey vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Corey Rank #679

Bear Rank #829

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

Is Corey or Bear more popular?

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

What do Corey and Bear mean?

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

Are Corey and Bear boy or girl names?

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