Corey vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Corey Rank #679

Leroy Rank #864

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Corey or Leroy more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Corey and Leroy mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Corey and Leroy boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.