Cory vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Cory Rank #1,097

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Carl mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Cory and Carl boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.