Cory vs Kolby

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 #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Cory Rank #1,097

Kolby Rank #1,272

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Is Cory or Kolby more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Cory and Kolby mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cory and Kolby boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.