Cory vs Marlon

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 #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

American French English Caribbean

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Cory Rank #1,097

Marlon Rank #1,088

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Marlon more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Marlon mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Cory and Marlon boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.