Corey vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Corey Rank #679

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Corey or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Sam mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Corey and Sam boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.