Cory vs Lyle

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 #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Cory Rank #1,097

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Lyle mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Cory and Lyle boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.