Cory vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Cory Rank #1,097

Brendan Rank #1,013

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Brendan more popular?

Brendan is more popular, ranked #1013 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Brendan mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Cory and Brendan boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.