Cory vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Cory Rank #1,097

Percy Rank #1,256

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Cory or Percy more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Cory and Percy mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Cory and Percy boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.