Ember vs Kory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, seething pool"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish English

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Ember Rank #3,159

Kory Rank #2,981

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 vs #3159 for Ember.

Is Ember or Kory more popular?

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 compared to Ember at #3159 in the United States.

What do Ember and Kory mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ember and Kory boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Kory is primarily a boy name.