Corey vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Corey Rank #679

Neil Rank #866

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Corey or Neil more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Corey and Neil mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Corey and Neil boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.