Cory vs Kannon

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 #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

American Japanese-influenced

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Cory Rank #1,097

Kannon Rank #985

Kannon is more popular, ranked #985 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Kannon more popular?

Kannon is more popular, ranked #985 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Kannon mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin).

Are Cory and Kannon boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Kannon is primarily a boy name.