Cory vs Kellan

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 #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Cory Rank #1,097

Kellan Rank #919

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Kellan more popular?

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Kellan mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cory and Kellan boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.