Cory vs Jethro

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 #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian British

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Cory Rank #1,097

Jethro Rank #1,082

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Jethro more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Jethro mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cory and Jethro boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.