Cory vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Cory Rank #1,097

Elmer Rank #1,169

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Cory or Elmer more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Cory and Elmer mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Cory and Elmer boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.