Corey vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Corey Rank #679

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Corey or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Chris mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Corey and Chris boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.