Cory vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Cory Rank #1,097

Genesis Rank #1,149

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1149 for Genesis.

Is Cory or Genesis more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Genesis at #1149 in the United States.

What do Cory and Genesis mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Cory and Genesis boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.