Cory vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Cory Rank #1,097

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Harold mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Cory and Harold boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.