Cory vs Palmer

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 #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Cory Rank #1,097

Palmer Rank #1,079

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Palmer mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin).

Are Cory and Palmer boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a boy name.