Cory vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Cory Rank #1,097

Jakob Rank #1,123

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1123 for Jakob.

Is Cory or Jakob more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Jakob at #1123 in the United States.

What do Cory and Jakob mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cory and Jakob boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.