Corey vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Corey Rank #679

Wes Rank #745

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Corey or Wes more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Corey and Wes mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Corey and Wes boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.