Cory vs Benedict

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

English German Scandinavian Catholic

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Cory Rank #1,097

Benedict Rank #915

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Benedict more popular?

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Benedict mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin).

Are Cory and Benedict boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Benedict is primarily a boy name.