Cory vs Van

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 #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Cory Rank #1,097

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1097 for Cory.

Is Cory or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Cory and Van mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Cory and Van boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.