Corey vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Corey Rank #679

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Corey or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Roy mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Corey and Roy boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.