Corey vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Corey Rank #679

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Corey or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Richard mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Corey and Richard boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.