Cory vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Cory Rank #1,097

Ira Rank #978

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Ira more popular?

Ira is more popular, ranked #978 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Ira mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cory and Ira boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.