Cory vs Makoa

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 #1,118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the koa (warrior tree)"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

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Cory Rank #1,097

Makoa Rank #1,118

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1118 for Makoa.

Is Cory or Makoa more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Makoa at #1118 in the United States.

What do Cory and Makoa mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Makoa means "the koa (warrior tree)" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cory and Makoa boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Makoa is primarily a boy name.