Cory vs Joan

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 #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Cory Rank #1,097

Joan Rank #1,014

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Joan more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Joan mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cory and Joan boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Joan is primarily a boy name.