Cory vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Cory Rank #1,097

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Gordon mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Cory and Gordon boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.