Cory vs Denzel

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 #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Cory Rank #1,097

Denzel Rank #1,036

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Denzel more popular?

Denzel is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Denzel mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Cory and Denzel boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.