Corey vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Corey Rank #679

Ben Rank #802

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Corey or Ben more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Corey and Ben mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Corey and Ben boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.