Cory vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Cory Rank #1,097

Nova Rank #1,180

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Cory or Nova more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Cory and Nova mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Cory and Nova boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.