Cory vs Chong

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

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Cory Rank #1,097

Chong Rank #31,507

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Cory or Chong more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Cory and Chong mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Cory and Chong boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.