Cory vs Dash

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 #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Cory Rank #1,097

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Dash mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Cory and Dash boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.