Cory vs Riot

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 #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noisy disturbance, civil commotion"

Origin: Old French riote

American English

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Cory Rank #1,097

Riot Rank #1,245

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1245 for Riot.

Is Cory or Riot more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Riot at #1245 in the United States.

What do Cory and Riot mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Riot means "noisy disturbance, civil commotion" (Old French riote origin).

Are Cory and Riot boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Riot is primarily a boy name.