Cory vs Simeon

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 #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

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Cory Rank #1,097

Simeon Rank #1,142

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Cory or Simeon more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Cory and Simeon mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cory and Simeon boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.