Cory vs Achilles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Cory Rank #1,097

Achilles Rank #1,223

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Is Cory or Achilles more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Cory and Achilles mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin).

Are Cory and Achilles boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Achilles is primarily a boy name.