Cory vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Cory Rank #1,097

Gerald Rank #1,168

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Cory or Gerald more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Cory and Gerald mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cory and Gerald boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.