Cory vs Randy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,019 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield wolf, protector"

Origin: Germanic

American English Canadian

25 High Risk

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Cory Rank #1,097

Randy Rank #1,019

Randy is more popular, ranked #1019 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Randy more popular?

Randy is more popular, ranked #1019 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Randy mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Randy means "shield wolf, protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Cory and Randy boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Randy is primarily a boy name.