Cory vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Cory Rank #1,097

Merrick Rank #1,219

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Cory or Merrick more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Cory and Merrick mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Cory and Merrick boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.