Corey vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Corey Rank #679

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Corey or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Shawn mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Corey and Shawn boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.