Cory vs Leighton

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 #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cory Rank #1,097

Leighton Rank #1,040

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Leighton more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Leighton mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cory and Leighton boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.