Corey vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Corey Rank #679

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Corey or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Major mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Corey and Major boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.