Cory vs Shepard

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 #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cory Rank #1,097

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Shepard mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Cory and Shepard boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.