Cory vs Kit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

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Cory Rank #1,097

Kit Rank #1,154

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1154 for Kit.

Is Cory or Kit more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Kit at #1154 in the United States.

What do Cory and Kit mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Cory and Kit boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.