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Cory vs Cleophus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,097
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cleophus

Boy #16,281 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"glory of the father"

Origin: Greek kleos + pater

Cultural Roots

American African American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,281
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cory Rank #1,097
Cleophus Rank #16,281

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #16281 for Cleophus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cory or Cleophus more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Cleophus at #16281 in the United States.

What do Cory and Cleophus mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cleophus means "glory of the father" (Greek kleos + pater origin).

Are Cory and Cleophus boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Cleophus is primarily a boy name.

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