Cory vs Legacy

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 #956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"inheritance, bequest"

Origin: Latin

American African-American English

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Cory Rank #1,097

Legacy Rank #956

Legacy is more popular, ranked #956 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Legacy more popular?

Legacy is more popular, ranked #956 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Legacy mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Legacy means "inheritance, bequest" (Latin origin).

Are Cory and Legacy boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Legacy is primarily a boy name.