Cory vs Foster

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 #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cory Rank #1,097

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Foster mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Cory and Foster boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.