Cory vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Cory Rank #1,097

Gary Rank #1,133

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Cory or Gary more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Cory and Gary mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cory and Gary boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.