Corey vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Corey Rank #679

Nelson Rank #778

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Corey or Nelson more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Corey and Nelson mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Corey and Nelson boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.