Corey vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Corey Rank #679

Houston Rank #704

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Corey or Houston more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Corey and Houston mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Corey and Houston boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.